by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Wharton County Junior College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Wharton County Junior College came in at $4,656 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,904. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $3,888 in-state and $3,888 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $768 | $2,016 |
| Fees | $3,888 | $3,888 |
| Total | $4,656 | $5,904 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Wharton County Junior College cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Wharton County Junior College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Wharton County Junior College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Wharton County Junior College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Wharton County Junior College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $768 | $2,016 |
| Two Years Ago | $768 | $2,016 |
| One Year Ago | $768 | $2,016 |
| Most Recent Year | $768 | $2,016 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Wharton County Junior College has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 8.77%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,064. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 6.65%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $6,296.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,064 | $6,296 |
| In 2 Years | $5,508 | $6,714 |
| In 3 Years | $5,991 | $7,160 |
| In 4 Years | $6,516 | $7,636 |
| In 5 Years | $7,087 | $8,143 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $27,806, or close to $23,079 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Wharton County Junior College, see the Wharton County Junior College Financial Aid page.
