Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,916 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,568 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $10,406 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,021 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.52% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 17.47% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Wharton County Junior College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,568
Room and board
$5,600
Books and supplies
$1,571
Other expenses
$3,515
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$10,406
Average net price
$5,021
Average aid coverage
52%
$5,385 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Wharton County Junior College pays approximately $5,021 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Texas average of $17,343 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Wharton County Junior College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
Wharton County Junior College net price
$5,021
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
Wharton County Junior College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,568 and average net price at $5,021. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,568
Current net price
$5,021
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Wharton County Junior College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$44,960
Undergraduates
4,832
10-Year Median Earnings - Wharton County Junior College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Wharton County Junior College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Wharton County Junior College?
Undergraduates
4,832
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.52%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
17.47%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.52% of Wharton County Junior College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 17.47% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Wharton County Junior College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Wharton County Junior College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Wharton County Junior College is listed at 911 Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX 77488. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Wharton County Junior College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton County Junior College | Not available | $5,568 | $5,021 | $44,960 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Wharton County Junior College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Wharton County Junior College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Wharton County Junior College tuition?
Wharton County Junior College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,568.
What is Wharton County Junior College's average net price?
Wharton County Junior College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,021.
What is Wharton County Junior College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,960 for Wharton County Junior College.
Is Wharton County Junior College accredited?
Wharton County Junior College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Wharton County Junior College?
The local dataset lists 4,832 undergraduate students at Wharton County Junior College.
What percentage of Wharton County Junior College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Wharton County Junior College in the local dataset is 26.52%.
What is the federal loan rate at Wharton County Junior College?
The federal loan rate for Wharton County Junior College in the local dataset is 17.47%.
Where should I verify Wharton County Junior College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Wharton County Junior College or the latest official federal education data.