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Vernon College was originally established as Vernon Regional Junior College, or VRJC, in the Wilbarger County Junior College District, which was created in January, 1970. Campus construction started in May, 1971, and classes began in September 1972 with 608 students. In 1975, VRJC expanded its service area by opening an off-campus learning center at Sheppard Air Force Base. The college adopted its present name, Vernon College, in May, 2001.
Vernon College offers certificates and associate degrees in Arts, Science and Applied Science. An associate degree in teaching is also available. At present the college manages three off-campus learning centers in addition to its main campus. These learning centers are the Century City Center, Skills Training Center, and the Sheppard Learning Center.

Campus Location4400 College Dr The campus is in a self-contained town. |

| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 266 | 26 |
| Associate | 178 | 17 |

Student enrollment was 2,808 in 2007-2008 (1,999 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,925 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,260 |
| Room | $ 1,000 |
| Board | $ 2,270 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other | $ 2,951 |
Financial Aid: Vernon College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ouachita Technical College | Malvern, AR | 1,558 |
| 2 | Luna Community College | Las Vegas, NM | 2,112 |
| 3 | Western Oklahoma State College | Altus, OK | 2,217 |
| 4 | Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | 1,933 |
| 5 | Ivy Tech Community College-South Central | Sellersburg, IN | 3,576 |
| 6 | Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | 1,288 |
| 7 | Labette Community College | Parsons, KS | 1,349 |
| 8 | Ivy Tech Community College-Bloominton | Bloomington, IN | 4,530 |
| 9 | Allen County Community College | Iola, KS | 2,773 |
| 10 | Florida Keys Community College | Key West, FL | 1,012 |

Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 74 |

Vernon College provides on-campus housing for 150 of its 1,999 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
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Vernon College Highlights
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(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
LIBERAL ARTS
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
PRODUCTION TRADES
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

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