School Overview
Weatherford College is located in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas with branch campuses located in Decatur and Mineral Wells. WC, (officially Weatherford College of the Parker County Junior College District) is a community college with an unbroken operating history dating back to 1921. It had in some way continuously operated since 1869. With this long-standing run, WC confidently claims itself to be Texas’ oldest community college.
General Information
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Admission Office 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX 76086 (817) 598-6241 (800) 287-5471 Fax: (817) 598-6205 Contact: Ralph Willingham Director of Admissions |
Main Address 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX 76086 (817) 594-5471 www.wc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 4,773 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 920 Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,396 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Nursing school, fire science requires an entrance examination. Peace officer requires physical, drug testing, background check. |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business A,C Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A Engineering Technologies Electrical Engineering Technologies A,C English Language & Literature Speech/Rhetorical Studies A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A,C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Emergency Medical Technology A,C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Personal & Culinary Services Cosmetology A,C Security & Protective Services Corrections A Social Sciences Sociology A Transportation & Materials Moving Truck/Bus/Commercial Vehicle Operation C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Weatherford College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 287-5471 |
| Website: | https://www.wc.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.wc.edu/financial-aid/application-process |
| Address: | 225 College Park Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086-5699 |
| Setting: | Town: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 5,943 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,859 (65% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,330 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $6,100 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 72% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $3,949 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Weatherford College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Weatherford College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 8 | 8 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 22 | 20 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Weatherford College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,330 |
| Out-of-state | $6,100 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 543 | 72% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 527 | 70% | $3,949 |
| Student loan aid | 143 | 19% | $4,125 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,774 | 43% | $3,730 |
| Federal student loans | 835 | 13% | $5,298 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Weatherford College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Weatherford College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Weatherford College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 5,943 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,943 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Weatherford College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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