WCJC is dedicated to making college affordable for everyone. Learn more about WCJC tuition and fees, payment options, financial aid, and more. Get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Estimate your total cost of attendance and potential aid amount using the net price calculator.
The total tuition and fees charged depends on your residency status and total number of semester credit hours (SCH) you register for.
| Charges |
Per SCH |
3 SCH |
6 SCH |
9 SCH |
12 SCH |
15 SCH* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ||||||
| In-District | $32 | $96 | $192 | $288 | $384 | $480 |
| Out-of-District | $32 | $96 | $192 | $288 | $384 | $480 |
| Out-of-State | $84 | $252 | $504 | $756 | $1,008 | $1,260 |
| Fees | ||||||
| General Services Fee | $83 | $249 | $498 | $747 | $996 | $1,245 |
| Out-of-District Student Fee | $61 | $183 | $366 | $549 | $732 | $915 |
| Sugar Land Campus Fee | $10 | $30 | $60 | $90 | $120 | $150 |
| Tech Fee | $18 | $54 | $108 | $162 | $216 | $270 |
| TOTAL Tuition & Fees | ||||||
| In-District Students | $133 | $399 | $798 | $1,197 | $1,596 | $1,995 |
| Out-of- District- Students | $194 | $582 | $1,164 | $1,746 | $2,328 | $2,910 |
| Out-of-District Sugar Land | $204 | $612 | $1,224 | $1,836 | $2,448 | $3,060 |
| Out-of-State Students | $246 | $738 | $1,476 | $2,214 | $2,952 | $3,690 |
The minimum tuition for a Texas resident is $50. The minimum tuition for an out-of-state resident is $200.
Additional fees may apply, including:
| Type of Fee | Price & Description |
|---|---|
| Late Registration Fee |
$25; Non-Refundable |
| Returned-Check Fee |
$25 for each check returned Non-Refundable |
| Lab Fees |
Cost varies per class and program Non-Refundable once classes begin |
| Program and Insurance Fee |
Cost varies per program Non-Refundable once classes begin |
e-Bill is WCJC's official method for sending student account statements, replacing paper statements (or bills). The Business Office will periodically post new electronic statements to the student's secure online account. When new statements are available, students and their designated authorized users receive email notifications and can go online to view the current statement and make payments.
All student's account charges, including tuition, room, board, health insurance, course fees, and other miscellaneous fees, will be on the e-Bill and available for viewing and printing via the Internet.
The benefits of e-Bill include:
Checks should be made payable to Wharton County Junior College. Please include your
WCJC Banner ID number on the check. Checks may be mailed to:
Wharton County Junior College
Attention: Business Office
911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
Payment may also be made in person at any campus location. WCJC accepts MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express. WCJC does not accept any payments by phone.
WCJC is doing its part to help students continue their education by making installment plans available to all registered WCJC students. This program allows you to spread your WCJC payments over time. Please see the important plan information below for available plans.
Enrolling in the Installment Plan
To enroll in the Installment Plan, you must first be registered in WCJC classes. Once you have enrolled in classes:
For additional assistance, contact us at installments@wcjc.edu or (979) 532-6941.
Online payments are due by 9:00 pm.
Four-Payment Plan
Enrollment Dates: April 3 - August 12, 2024
Three-Payment Plan
Enrollment Dates: August 13 - 26, 2024
Spring 2025 Installment Dates
Four-Payment Plan
Enrollment Dates: November 4 - January 6, 2025
Three-Payment Plan
Enrollment Dates: January 7 - January 29, 2025
Installment Agreements Board (Meal Plans)
Installment agreements for board (meal plans) are available at the Wharton campus. They will be added to your installment agreement for tuition and fees.
A late fee ($35) is charged for any missed installment regardless of financial aid status.
For additional assistance, contact us at installments@wcjc.edu or (979) 532-6941.
If you do not pay for your tuition and fees, enroll in an installment plan, or obtain assistance through the Office of Financial Aid, prior to the following deadlines, you may be dropped from your courses.
Fall 2024:
Registration begins April 3, 2024
Need to get your e-Refund? You can enroll online to receive student refunds directly deposited into your bank checking or savings account. You will receive an email notification when your e-Refund has been processed and will know when your e-Refund will be deposited into their account.
Visit WCJC Online Services webpage for details.
The following types of credit hours are exempt and are not subject to the “Repeated Courses Tuition Charges” Policy above:
If you believe that you should receive an exemption from the higher tuition rate, contact the Office of the Registrar and request an appeal form. You have seven (7) days from the start of the term in which that course is offered to appeal the higher tuition rate. You will be notified via your WCJC email regarding the outcome of the appeal for exemption.
If your appeal for exemption is denied, you must appeal the decision within five (5) business days of receiving notice. An appeal should be submitted in accordance with Administrative Policy FLD using the Student Grievance Form.
Reach out to us with any questions you may have about your tuition and fees.
Phone: 979-532-6941
Email: businessoffice@wcjc.edu
