Wade College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Wade College is a private for-profit two-year college in Dallas, Texas, enrolling about 252 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $20,778 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $17,692. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (39.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,692
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,778 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 252 39.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.17%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 33.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 274
- Room & Board: $13,118 annual estimate
Wade College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wade College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wade College?
Wade College is located in Dallas, TX (ZIP 75207).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Wade College public or private?
Wade College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Wade College cost?
Published tuition: $17,692.
Average net price after aid: $20,778.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,341 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,771 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,506 |
| $110,001+ | $25,506 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $70,768.
How big is Wade College?
Total enrollment: 252 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 274 students.
About 39% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wade College?
150%-time completion rate: 54.17%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Wade College earn?
Median earnings: $28,055 six years after entry; $36,657 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,938.
65.52% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wade College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Interior Design (31 completions)
- Fashion/Apparel Design (23 completions)
- General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other (9 completions)
- Design and Visual Communications, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wade College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 54.17%; median earnings $36,657 at 10 years; net price $20,778. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$17,692
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wade College was $17,692.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,778
2024 Value
In 2024 Wade College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,778.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$83,112 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,778 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$70,768 4-Year Tuition
$13,118 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$30,810 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$123,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wade College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
65.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
79.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wade College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wade College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $12,695 | $12,695 | $22,461 |
| 2014 | $13,055 | $13,055 | $20,022 |
| 2015 | $13,310 | $13,310 | $22,139 |
| 2016 | $13,675 | $13,675 | $22,077 |
| 2017 | $13,654 | $13,654 | $19,572 |
| 2018 | $13,989 | $13,989 | $17,841 |
| 2019 | $14,515 | $14,515 | $17,438 |
| 2020 | $14,955 | $14,955 | $19,252 |
| 2021 | $15,673 | $15,673 | $19,759 |
| 2022 | $17,132 | $17,132 | $19,924 |
| 2023 | $17,692 | $17,692 | $21,998 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wade College reported total enrollment of about 252 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 22% male and 78% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (39.7%), Hispanic or Latino (33.3%), and White (17.5%). About 65.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wade College in 2024 is 252 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 274 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 39.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
54.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Wade College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Interior Design: 10% male / 90% female
- Fashion/Apparel Design: 17% male / 83% female
- General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other: 22% male / 78% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wade College.
Return on Investment
$22,938 Median Student Debt
$36,657 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
62.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
341.06% Return on Investment
6.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wade College.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Interior Design: 31 completions
2. Fashion/Apparel Design: 23 completions
3. General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other: 9 completions
4. Design and Visual Communications, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Wade College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wade College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wade College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,500
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,705
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wade College is a private for-profit institution located in Dallas, TX, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Interior Design, Fashion/Apparel Design, General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other. Enrollment is approximately 252 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (39.7%), Hispanic or Latino (33.3%), White (17.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 54.17%. Approximately 65.52% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Dallas, TX 75207
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Wade College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wade College located?
Wade College is located in Dallas, TX.
How much does Wade College cost?
Reported tuition is $17,692 and average net price is $20,778 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,118 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wade College?
Wade College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 274 students, Black or African American (39.7%), Hispanic or Latino (33.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wade College?
About 33.3% of students at Wade College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wade College earn?
Median earnings are $28,055 six years after entry and $36,657 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wade College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wade College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,938.
Is Wade College public or private?
Wade College is a private for-profit institution located in Dallas, TX.
Is Wade College an HBCU?
No. Wade College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wade College a tribal college?
No. Wade College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wade College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Wade College reports 33.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Wade College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Wade College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Dallas, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.