C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100

Wharton County Junior College

2-Year Public
📍 Wharton, Texas 77488
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Quick Stats

5,687
Total Enrollment
20%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,095
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Wharton County Junior College

20% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,149 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$222,038
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,375
1-Year Change
+10.0%
For parents & investors

The Wharton County Junior College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $222,038
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,375/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77451 (5.0% cap, Kendleton)

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🏆 Where Wharton County Junior College Ranks

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

#5
Chemical Technology/Technician
of 23 schools
#29
General Studies
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $768 $2,016
Total Cost (On-Campus) $15,006 $16,254

Financial Aid

70%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Out Loans
$4,095
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,465
$30,001 - $48,000$2,553
$48,001 - $75,000$5,857
$75,001 - $110,000$8,962
$110,001+$9,925

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 699 grads/yr Chemical Technology/Technician 159 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 156 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 61 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 57 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 55 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 47 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 33 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 28 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 25 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 22 grads/yr Instrumentation Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 16 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 15 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Child Development 10 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Wharton County Junior College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chemical plant and system operators
$74k/yr 18,100 jobs
Chemical technicians
$58k/yr 57,000 jobs
Chemical equipment operators and tenders
$57k/yr 128,900 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

5,687
Total Students
57%
Women
70%
Traditional Age (18-24)
20%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Hispanic 46%
Black 12%
Asian 13%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 7%
Off-Campus (Renters) 20%
With Family 73%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,149 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 61%
Hybrid (Some Online) 24%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 70%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wharton County Junior 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 Wharton County Junior College?
Tuition at Wharton County Junior College is $768 for in-state students and $2,016 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,095.
What is the graduation rate at Wharton County Junior College?
The graduation rate at Wharton County Junior College is 20%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Wharton County Junior College a good school?
Wharton County Junior College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Wharton County Junior College?
Wharton County Junior College has a total enrollment of 5,687 students.
Is there rental demand near Wharton County Junior College?
Yes! Approximately 20% of students at Wharton County Junior College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,149 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Wharton area.

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