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Students attend Weatherford College in Weatherford, Texas, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Weatherford College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Applicants to Weatherford College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 4,545 students at the school (as of 2005).
Weatherford College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Weatherford College is a comprehensive community college as set forth in Texas Education Code (Sec. 130.0011) and, therefore, operates with open admissions and is accredited to award associate degrees and program certificates. Students may also prepare for transfer to senior institutions, occupational advancement, and lifelong learning. Weatherford College blends its rich heritage with its vision for the future. The Mission of Weatherford College is to provide quality learning opportunities and effective programs that serve the needs of our students and the citizens of our service area."
More complete details are provided below.
Weatherford College
225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086-5699
http://www.wc.edu
Weatherford College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 332 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, cartography |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 112 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 88 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire services administration, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 42 | respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 18 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer programming, data processing tech, computer networking |
| Office And Administration | 10 | executive secretary, office data entry, general office occupations |
| Business And Management | 9 | accounting technology, business |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | electronics tech |
| Animal Science And Care | 7 | equine science |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | child development, child care provider, child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Weatherford College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 338 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 283 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 1 |
In 2005, Weatherford College had a total enrollment of 4,545 students (3,044 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Weatherford College offers campus housing for 273 of its 3,044 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Weatherford, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,998 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,198 |
| Room and board | $ 6,220 |
| Room charge | $ 4,515 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,110 |
Financial Aid:
Weatherford College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 28 | $48,246 | 24 | $48,335 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $48,246 | 24 | $48,335 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $44,380 | 28 | $42,339 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $44,380 | 28 | $42,339 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 20 | 66 |
| Basketball | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 4 | 11 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Weatherford College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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