How much has Wharton County Junior's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 35.89% from 2012 ($11,961), where Wharton County Junior's current cost is $16,254. In 2024, the COA is increased by 7.39% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $3,936 (2012) to $5,568 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 262.5% over the past 10 years. The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Wharton County Junior College.
Wharton County Junior's tuition increase rate is higher than the Texas's average increase rate of 30.58%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Wharton County Junior College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 35.89% for that period where the last year costs were $16,254. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 262.5% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $5,568. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Wharton County Junior College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$3,168$3,936-
2013-14$3,336$4,104 4.27%
2014-15$3,446$4,214 2.68%
2015-16$3,446$4,214 0.00%
2016-17$3,446$4,214 0.00%
2017-18$3,566$4,814 14.24%
2018-19$2,352$3,576 -25.72%
2019-20$2,352$3,576 0.00%
2020-21$2,400$3,624 1.34%
2021-22$3,624$4,872 34.44%
2022-23$3,803$5,048 3.61%
2023-24$4,320$5,568 10.30%
Wharton County Junior College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,571, and it has increased 51.79% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,035-
2013-14$1,200 15.94%
2014-15$1,220 1.67%
2015-16$1,240 1.64%
2016-17$1,245 0.40%
2017-18$1,300 4.42%
2018-19$4,824 271.08%
2019-20$4,824 0.00%
2020-21$4,872 1.00%
2021-22$4,872 0.00%
2022-23$1,448 -70.28%
2023-24$1,571 8.49%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 17.46% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 11.89% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Wharton County Junior College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$6,990$8,395-
2013-14$7,075$9,000 1.22%
2014-15$7,205$8,660 1.84%
2015-16$7,555$9,040 4.86%
2016-17$7,610$9,095 0.73%
2017-18$7,740$9,230 1.71%
2018-19-- -100.03%
2019-20---
2020-21---
2021-22$8,290$9,842-
2022-23$8,639$10,267 4.21%
2023-24$9,115$10,882 5.51%
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