Overview

Wharton County Junior College is a 2-year institution located in Wharton, TX, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 911 Boling Highway
Wharton, TX  77488-3298
United States

Contact Mr. Albert Barnes
Dean of Admissions and Registration
Email: albertb@wcjc.edu
Phone: 979-532-6381

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Agriculture, General
Farm/farm And Ranch Management
Ornamental Horticulture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-nursing Studies
Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/technician
Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician
Nuclear/nuclear Power Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,495

Enrolled

Applying

10

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Testing Requirements, Immunization record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 14th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

960

In-state

2,520

Out-of-state

960

In-district

Fees

3,030

Full-time student fees

6,000

Room & board

2,200

Room only

Student Body

5,495

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	46.65%
Black or African American	11.5%
White or Caucasian	24.74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	15.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	1.35%
Other	0.08%

Gender

Male (42.04%)

Female (57.96%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	5%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Volleyball	No

Faculty

257

Total Faculty

22:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 136

Part-time - 121

Male - 109

Female - 148