Vernon College
Location and Contact Information
4400 College Dr.Vernon, TX 76384-4092
USA
Main Tel: (940) 552-6291
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in production trades and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Room | $ 1,000 |
| Board | $ 2,380 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid
Vernon College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 80% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 78% | $4,723 |
| Institutional Grant | 34% | $3,271 |
| Federal Grant | 47% | $4,280 |
| Pell Grant | 39% | $3,841 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $2,453 |
| State or Local Grant | 32% | $1,681 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 27% | $4,034 |
| Federal Loan | 27% | $4,034 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Vernon College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | 1,859 |
| 2 | Lamar State College-Orange | Orange, TX | 2,147 |
| 3 | College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA | 2,932 |
| 4 | Ivy Tech Community College-South Central | Sellersburg, IN | 4,195 |
| 5 | Texas State Technical College-West Texas | Sweetwater, TX | 1,842 |
| 6 | Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral | South Bend, IN | 6,189 |
| 7 | Cisco College | Cisco, TX | 3,759 |
| 8 | Western Oklahoma State College | Altus, OK | 2,496 |
| 9 | Clovis Community College | Clovis, NM | 3,777 |
| 10 | Louisiana State University at Alexandria | Alexandria, LA | 2,993 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 287 | 24 |
| Associate | 192 | 15 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 77 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,959 in 2009-2010 (2,106 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Vernon College provides on-campus housing for 150 of its 2,106 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting