About Wharton County Junior College

Founded in 1946, Wharton County Junior College. is a college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 7,072 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Wharton County Junior College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 20:1. There are 171 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Wharton County Junior College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at WCJC are considered , with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Wharton County Junior College.

31%
“We”re apathetic”
54%
“We know about current events and vote”
15%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
23%
“We save it for the classroom”
54%
“Sometimes, but not often”
15%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
8%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
54%
“It”s not really our thing”
8%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
23%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
54%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
77%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
23%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
23%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
15%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
77%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
31%
“We”re apathetic”
54%
“We know about current events and vote”
15%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
23%
“We save it for the classroom”
54%
“Sometimes, but not often”
15%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
8%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
54%
“It”s not really our thing”
8%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
23%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
54%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
77%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
23%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
23%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
15%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
77%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Wharton County Junior College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    14 Students rated on-campus housing 2.5 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    11 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    13 Students rated campus food 2.4 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    15 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    14 Students rated class size 4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    15 Students rated school activities 2.5 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    15 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    15 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Wharton County Junior College?

18 Students rated Wharton County Junior College

Anahi - 03/04/2021

I enjoy attending WCJC, It’s close to home, and I’m able to take online classes, and I still have time to work and have fun time with my kid and fiancé.

ALEXANDER - 11/26/2020

this is my first year at wharton county junior college. i believe there could be better learning for students but due to covid-19 it can be hard. online/Virtual learning is hard for a lot of students including me. Overall i believe the school is trying their best to help students adapt to this different type of learning.

Kailyn

So far, my experience at the Wharton County Junior College (At Sugarland, Tx) has been great! I admire the modern architecture and infrastructure of the buildings (I happen to be very picky for this type of thing), the clean atmosphere, and the friendly staff. However, there are a few reasons why this review isn't five stars. For one, the parking situation at the campus stinks (I happen to park in the gravel daily :( ). There is a lack of food options at the campus (Though Chick-fil-a will randomly appear with their stand, however, they are overpriced (compared to the regular chain) and inconsiderate due to us being broke college students). And, the campus is in desperate need of another building (it is PACKED- not a good thing when you're claustrophobic like I am). Even though these three things must be taken into consideration when coming to the Sugarland branch of Wharton, the reason why I am giving this institution four-stars is because of the quality of the professors. So far, I've had a total of eight professors and out of the eight, I would say two were pathetic. I can tell that the professors care about their jobs (except for the two I've had- whom I will not name), and that the value of education is high. In addition to the professors, I love how the campus looks overall. I do recommend coming to this campus, because even though I haven't seen the other campuses, I believe this is the best one (and the newest).

Faith

Wharton County Junior College in Sugarland, Texas is a very nice facility. Amazing professors and awesome places to sit and chill. Parking is a little bit difficult but for the most part all the professors and really decent and it is a excellent learning environment.

Wharton County Junior College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Wharton County Junior College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Wharton County Junior College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would go back and tell myself that although this first year at a community college is going to be extremely easy you still need to put forth major effort to build good habits for the university life. I would have told myself that I need to try my hardest to soak up every little bit of information so that I can apply it tenfold upon transferring to a bigger school the year after.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I would have known more about the numerous oppertunities Wharton County Junior College gives each of its students without having anything to do with race, religion, or geneder because this university treats all students with respect and equality.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very attentive in class one can tell that each student wants to be there.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The Wharton County Junior College of Sugarland is a college that is advantageously located with the University of Houston system. This makes it easy for students to attend a two-year college and pocket their abundant amounts of savings before transferring credits to the university.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing that I consider about my school is that they help students achieve their Dreams. They are number one school to help community college students succeed (earn degrees, earn certificates or transfer to other institutions to continue their studies). They are particularly concerned about student success, and have faced the most significant barriers to success, including low-income students and students of color. My school also participate in college research at community colleges; public policy work; and outreach to communities, businesses and the public. My school initiative also includes advocating public policies such as policies to improve states.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone can attend this school. This school offers a variety of great professors who cares and puts forth time and effort to make you feel welcomed.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Parking becomes very difficult during the 9AM classes.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Wharton County Junior College is not a university, but more like a threshold where a student can begin the many steps needed to find or pursue a degree to obtain the ultimate goal of a career and it is also like a home where you are welcomed with open arms and given helpful advice from people who want you to succeed in life.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    I would WCJC is best known for being a college that can help you maintain a good enough GPA in order to transfer to a good university. They have several programs and the one I'm very aware of is their nursing program.

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  11. What are the academics like at your school?

    My favorite class is my U.S History class, my professor is so interesting and easily relatable to students. I always leave class wanting to hear more. Students are interested and enjoy participating in class lectures. I am majoring in AA Business degree and plan on getting my bachelors degree.

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  12. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    I am new to the school, so I haven't joined any clubs yet, but I have seen a wide variety from athletics to drama. Most students are single so you mainly see large groups of friends. Students who attend wharton aren't here to party, many have to work and attend classes.I work 30 hours a week when I am not in class. Most weekends I stay busy at my job and studying for my classes.

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  13. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    I'm not sure about stereotypes. Maybe just lazy, good-for-nothings? Obviously not true at all, students may not be the most enthusiastic, but I believe it's just the overall setting that sets the mood.

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  14. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    It's facilities are older and not updated.

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  15. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of persons that shouldn't attend this school are the lazy student whom are not ready to work hard. For example, those student that does not sow but they want to reap where they did not sow. Any student that is immune to plagiarizing, cheating, lying or making statements misrepresenting the truth or that is a subject to severe disciplinary action. person which may have been in dismissal from the previous schools. Any student exhibiting behavior, which suggests impaired judgment for any reason. Student or individuals who has impairment related to drugs (including prescription medications) and/or alcohol.

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  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Wharton County Junior College has a great team of professors and staff members. Everyone is so helpful during the registration process. All my professors have been helpful and interested in their subjects they teach. My only complaint is there is not enough student parking.

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  17. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    It is much cheaper going to a junior college for your first two years than a four year university.

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Student Body

Students

55%

female

45%

male

7,072

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

100%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

2%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
% Black or African-American
12%
% Hispanic/Latino
39%
% White or Caucasian
35%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

57% of students attending Wharton County Junior College receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 31% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$4,214

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,245

Books and Supplies

$4,730

Room and Board

10,189

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$3,483
$30 - $48K
$4,108
$48 - $75K
$7,283
$75 - $110K
$8,998
$110K & UP
$9,043

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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