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Weatherford College

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX, USA

Weatherford College is a public, 2-year institution primarily located in Parker County, Texas. Along with WC’s main campus, the college maintains satellite campuses in Wise County, Mineral Wells, and Granbury. Students enrolling in courses at WC can select courses in a number of formats, including eLearning courses, hybrid courses, dual credit courses, off-campus courses, and courses offered through the Virtual College of Texas resource. The campus features the Speaker Jim Wright Library, which hosts a Health Science room, computer workstations, coffee, and places to study both alone and in a group.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.April 9
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 26

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
98%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
5,421
Total Number of Undergrads
5,421
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$7,863
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$6,300
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,610
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$7,695
Books and Supplies
$1800

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,194
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,659
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,820

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
15%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,990
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$91

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
34%
66%
Student Organizations
21
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,400

What Students Are Saying

This is an excellent school with top notch professors. Staff members have always been helpful in assisting class selection and answering questions regard scholarships and grants. You will not be disappointed if you choose to attend this school.
Rebecca from Weatherford, TX
Weatherford College is a perfect small school. It is the right size to get around and to make friends with. Great teacher to student ratio.
LeRoy from Weatherford, TX
A very small school on the rise. Living arrangements are very comfortable. Everything is easy to access including tutorials.
Vanessa from Brady, TX
The facility is brand new and very nice, although there are still some kinks to be worked out. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There is not a huge variety of classes because it is mostly a nursing school.
Brianna from Decatur, TX
Love it! I am very happy at Weatherford College.
April from Weatherford, TX
Weatherford College is an exceptional community college. I would highly recommend this school. With engaged professors and faculty Weatherford College makes it their mission to provide effective educational opportunities to each student.
Natalie from Weatherford, TX
Weatherford College is a very friendly collge. It is affordable and worth the time and money. I loved my experience here.
Holley from Weatherford, TX
Weatherford college is a very nice campus. People are very friendly. The staff is very very helpful.
Elizabeth from Weatherford, TX
this school has great teachers and wonderful staff. they look after you and are very helpful. i enjoy my time here.
Bonnie