Vernon College

Overview

Vernon College, located in Vernon, Texas, is a two-year community college established in 1970 that offers a range of academic programs including associate degrees and certificate programs to meet various educational needs. With its main campus nestled in a rural setting, the college provides a serene environment conducive to learning, supplemented by additional instruction sites in Wichita Falls and Seymour. Vernon College is known for its career and technical education programs, particularly in health sciences and industrial technology. The institution maintains an open admission policy with a non-competitive application process, aimed at providing wide access to higher education. Vernon College does not offer on-campus housing but encourages local living opportunities to support its commuter student population. Academic offerings are complemented by various student support services designed to aid in student success. While it does not have a significant athletic presence, the college focuses on fostering academic achievement and skill development to prepare students for the workforce or transfer to four-year universities.

Vernon College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  625 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,624 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,400 plus fees of $2,640.