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Wharton County Junior College (WCJC)
- 911 Boling Hwy
- Wharton, TX 77488
- OPEID College Code: 00366800
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- General Phone: (979) 532-4560
- President: Betty Mccrohan
- Website: www.wcjc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 5,892
- College Alias: WCJC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WCJC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 42%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 9% | 26% | 11% | 12% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,789 | $3,121 | $1,343 | $1,714 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.9% | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| Number in Default | 33 | 24 | 20 |
| Number in Repayment | 369 | 325 | 272 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,400 | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,168 | $2,928 | $2,928 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $825 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,700 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Other Expenses | $2,330 | $2,250 | $1,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,950 | $4,800 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,375 | $2,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,375 | $2,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,280 | $7,835 | $7,460 |
| Out of State | $9,048 | $8,603 | $8,228 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,700 | $11,160 | $10,260 |
| Out of State | $12,468 | $11,928 | $11,028 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,750 | $6,360 | $5,760 |
| Out of State | $7,518 | $7,128 | $6,528 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,892 Undergraduate: 5,892
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,486 Female: 3,406
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,486 Female: 3,406
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,575 Part-Time: 3,317
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,575 Part-Time: 3,317
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 204 | 3% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Black | 507 | 9% |
| Asian | 279 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1,533 | 26% |
| White | 3,309 | 56% |
| Unknown | 47 | 0.8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 888 | 15% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,960 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,104 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 713 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 530 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 249 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 184 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 188 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 75 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 525 | 306 | 219 |
| Faculty Status | 292 | 144 | 148 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 292 | 144 | 148 |
| Primarily Instruction | 292 | 144 | 148 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Other Professionals | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 192 | 122 | 70 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 107 | 57 | 50 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 53 | 33 | 20 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,323 (103) | $50,224 (40) | $45,481 (63) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,362 (41) | $58,696 (13) | $58,207 (28) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,445 (144) | $49,685 (53) | $46,141 (91) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $217,069 | $142,914 | $74,155 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 100 | 69 | 31 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 100 | 69 | 31 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Rodeo | 46 | 30 | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $12,240 | $11,208 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,947 | $699 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Rodeo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 14% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| White | 18% |
| Unknown | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
