Vernon College

Vernon College is a public community college located in Vernon, TX. It offers 44 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,040 for Texas residents and $6,480 for out-of-state students at Vernon College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($7,199) of public community colleges in Texas.

It has 2,249 students that are lower than the average population (3,006 students) of community colleges in Texas. In addition, 558 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $36,800.

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Academic Overview

Vernon College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Vernon, Texas.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,040 for Texas residents and $6,480 for other students on average. It offers 44 degree programs through 26 Certificate, 18 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	4400 College Dr., Vernon, TX
Phone	940-552-6291
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,040 Out-of-State$6,480
Student Population »	2,249 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	19%
Transfer-out Rate	8%
Retention Rate	37% (Full-time) 44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,601
Students to Faculty	14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,040 for Texas residents and $6,480 for out-of-state students at Vernon College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,199) over public community colleges in Texas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Vernon College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Texas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,040	$6,480
Books & Supplies	$1,600
On-Campus Living Costs	$10,362
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,588
Average Financial Aid	$4,601
Cost of Attendance	$17,002	$18,442
After Financial Aid	$12,401	$13,841
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Texas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Vernon College	$5,040	$6,480
Public Community Colleges in Texas	$4,332	$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Vernon College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 26 Certificate, 18 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	26	18	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	136 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	118 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	76 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	51 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,249 students at Vernon College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 779 male students and 1,579 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,358	622	1,736
Male Students	779	240	539
Female Students	1,579	382	1,197

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Vernon College, there are 2,249 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,352 students were attending classes through distance learning (558 students are enrolled exclusively and 794 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,249
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	558
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	794
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	897

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