Weatherford College
Location and Contact Information
225 College Park DriveWeatherford, TX 76086-5699
USA
Main Tel: (800) 287-5471
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Weatherford College, officially known as Weatherford College of the Parker County Junior College District, was established as a junior college in 1921, and is located in Weatherford, Texas. The cornerstone of the college was laid on July 5, 1869 at South Main and Lee Streets'corner in Weatherford.
The main campus covers nearly 90 acres in southeast Weatherford and the branch campuses are located in Mineral Wells and Decatur. It offers college courses leading to Associate of Arts degree as well as several high school courses granting high school diplomas.
Weatherford College also has several clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Stedman Graham, an American educator who served in U.S Army, is a notable alumnus of the college. WC has baseball and basketball teams.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
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.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,180 |
| Room | $ 4,880 |
| Board | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 2,431 |
Financial Aid
Weatherford College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 72% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 50% | $2,661 |
| Institutional Grant | 18% | $1,748 |
| Federal Grant | 48% | $1,498 |
| Pell Grant | 28% | $1,970 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $833 |
| State or Local Grant | 25% | $1,282 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 11% | $5,996 |
| Federal Loan | 10% | $5,745 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $6,506 |
(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 Weatherford College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | 5,673 |
| 2 | Gulf Coast Community College | Panama City, FL | 5,885 |
| 3 | Saint Johns River Community College | Palatka, FL | 5,826 |
| 4 | Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady, NY | 4,847 |
| 5 | Lake City Community College | Lake City, FL | 2,788 |
| 6 | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | 7,667 |
| 7 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,871 |
| 8 | Angelina College | Lufkin, TX | 4,931 |
| 9 | Chipola College | Marianna, FL | 2,305 |
| 10 | Yavapai College | Prescott, AZ | 9,033 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 440 | 19 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 281 | 14 |
| < 1 year certificate | 61 | 11 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 120 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,769 in 2009-2010 (3,074 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 74% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Weatherford College provides on-campus housing for 280 of its 3,074 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
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
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration