Weatherford College

https://www.wc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,060

7.37% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,117

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.07%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,421

28.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

19%

155 Graduates

About

Weatherford College is a higher education institution located in Parker County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Weatherford College were General Studies (322 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (169 degrees), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (20 degrees).

In 2021, 907 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Weatherford College. 69.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (656 degrees), 3.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (170 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Weatherford College is $3,060, which is $−4,908 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Weatherford College is $3,060, which is $−4,908 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,117.

In 2021, 44% of undergraduate students attending Weatherford College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,060

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Weatherford College was $3,060. The cost of tuition at Weatherford College is $−4,908 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Weatherford College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,117

2021 Value

7.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Weatherford College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,117. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Weatherford College grew by 7.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Weatherford College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,695

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Weatherford College was of $7,695 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.55% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Weatherford College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Weatherford College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2020, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Weatherford College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.07%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Weatherford College was 2.07%, which represents 14 out of the 676 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Weatherford College had a total enrollment of 5,421 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Weatherford College is 1,548 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,873. This means that 28.6% of students enrolled at Weatherford College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Weatherford College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.5% White, 22% Hispanic or Latino, 3.27% Two or More Races, 2.18% Black or African American, 0.885% Asian, 0.812% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0738% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Weatherford College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (25.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Weatherford College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,421 students. The full-time enrollment at Weatherford College is 1,548 and the part-time enrollment is 3,873. This means that 28.6% of students enrolled at Weatherford College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Weatherford College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Weatherford College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Weatherford College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Weatherford College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,713 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,195 enrolled students
Two or More Races
177 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Weatherford College is 68.5% White, 22% Hispanic or Latino, 3.27% Two or More Races, 2.18% Black or African American, 0.885% Asian, 0.812% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0738% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 351 more women than men received degrees from Weatherford College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Weatherford College is white (656 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (170 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Weatherford College is General Studies (322 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (169 degrees) and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Weatherford College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (322 degrees awarded), Health (407 degrees), and Protective Services (56 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Weatherford College are Registered nurses (1,354,527 people), Medical & health services managers (157,176 people), Other managers (146,930 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (139,183 people), and Pharmacists (134,458 people).

The most specialized majors at Weatherford College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (322 degrees awarded), Health (407 degrees), Protective Services (56 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (47 degrees), and Agriculture (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Weatherford College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Weatherford College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (322 degrees awarded), Health (407 degrees), Protective Services (56 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (47 degrees), and Agriculture (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Weatherford College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,504,552 people), Elementary & secondary schools (389,950 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (345,633 people), Outpatient care centers (238,803 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (206,046 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Weatherford College.

Most Common (2020)

General Studies
491 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
162 degrees awarded
Radiographer
22 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Weatherford College was General Studies with 491 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Weatherford College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

278

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

629

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 278 degrees were awarded to men at Weatherford College, which is 0.442 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (629).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Weatherford College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Weatherford College in General Studies, which is 0.533 times less than the 210 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 210 degrees were awarded to men at Weatherford College in General Studies, which is 1.88 times more than the 112 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Weatherford College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.645% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
656 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
170 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Weatherford College is white (656 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (170 degrees).

1.21% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
456 degrees awarded
White Male
200 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Weatherford College is white female (456 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (200 degrees).

Operations

Weatherford College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 111k (0.906%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Weatherford College had a total salary expenditure of 52.2M. Weatherford College employs 129 Instructors, 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at Weatherford College are Female Instructor (83), Male Instructor (46), and Female No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weatherford College are: Management, with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees.

Endowment

$12.3M

2021 Endowment

23.4%

growth from 2020

Weatherford College has an endowment valued at about $12.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Weatherford College grew 23.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.99M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Weatherford College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.4M

2021 Salaries

2.74%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Weatherford College paid a median of $22.4M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($52.2M) and a 2.74% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.39M

Instructional Salaries

131

Number of Employees

In 2021, Weatherford College paid a total of $8.39M to 131 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

129 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Weatherford College were Instructor with 129 employees, and No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weatherford College were Management with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Weatherford College was Female Instructor with 83 employees, Male Instructor with 46 employees, and Female No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Weatherford College.