C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
54/100 · earnings-weighted

Weatherford College

4-Year Public
📍 Weatherford, Texas 76086
Weatherford College campus, Weatherford, TX
Weatherford College campus, Weatherford, TX. Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B
71/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
B+
79/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,440
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,264
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Weatherford College ▼

34% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$277,762
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,426
1-Year Change
+1.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Weatherford College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,397
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,014
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,948
Median debt at graduation
34.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
25.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 67th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Weatherford College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,873$91,897+14%#161 of 962#165$13,015
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$67,339$86,018+32%#35 of 560#24$11,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$51,083$65,044+54%#20 of 476#10$10,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,420$48,060+9%#165 of 947#184$8,756
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$45,365-7%#353 of 547#348—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$41,963+11%#35 of 160#50—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Weatherford College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $277,762
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,426/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76008 (4.1% cap, Aledo)

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🏆 Where Weatherford College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,060 $8,580
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,242 $21,762

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
21%
Take Out Loans
$8,264
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,851
$30,001 - $48,000$7,678
$48,001 - $75,000$9,586
$75,001 - $110,000$12,503
$110,001+$13,673

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 474 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 226 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 81 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 68 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 42 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 34 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 33 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 23 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 21 grads/yr Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 20 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 20 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 19 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 18 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 17 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 15 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 14 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 14 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 12 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Weatherford College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50k/yr 7,000 jobs
Skincare specialists
$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Student Demographics

5,440
Total Students
64%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
34%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 23%
Black 3%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 31%
Off-Campus (Renters) 34%
With Family 35%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,833 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 22%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Weatherford College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Weatherford College?
Tuition at Weatherford College is $6,060 for in-state students and $8,580 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,264.
What is the graduation rate at Weatherford College?
The graduation rate at Weatherford College is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Weatherford College a good school?
Weatherford College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Weatherford College?
Weatherford College has a total enrollment of 5,440 students.
Is there rental demand near Weatherford College?
Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Weatherford College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,833 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Weatherford area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology