Vernon College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Vernon College is a public certificate and vocational school in Vernon, Texas, enrolling about 2,113 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,404 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,720. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,464 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,720
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,404 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,113 32.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.02%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,834
- Room & Board: $6,320 annual estimate
Vernon College: what the data shows
Common questions about Vernon College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Vernon College?
Vernon College is located in Vernon, TX (ZIP 76384-4092).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Vernon College public or private?
Vernon College is a Public institution.
How much does Vernon College cost?
Published tuition: $3,720 in-state, $6,120 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,404.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,244 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,501 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,337 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,738 |
| $110,001+ | $11,712 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,880.
How big is Vernon College?
Total enrollment: 2,113 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,834 students.
About 32% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Vernon College?
150%-time completion rate: 21.02%.
First-year retention: 41.3%.
What do graduates of Vernon College earn?
Median earnings: $34,881 six years after entry; $40,464 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
41.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Vernon College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (166 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (95 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (58 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (27 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (26 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (21 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (18 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (15 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (14 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Vernon College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 21.02%; median earnings $40,464 at 10 years; net price $6,404. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,720
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Vernon College was $3,720.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,404
2024 Value
In 2024 Vernon College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,404.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,616 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,404 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,880 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,320 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,640 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$46,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Vernon College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.92% 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 Vernon 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 Vernon 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 | $2,940 | $6,300 | $6,282 |
| 2014 | $2,940 | $6,300 | $5,679 |
| 2015 | $2,940 | $6,300 | $6,011 |
| 2016 | $3,150 | $6,450 | $6,145 |
| 2017 | $3,300 | $6,600 | $6,408 |
| 2018 | $3,080 | $5,720 | $5,886 |
| 2019 | $3,160 | $5,800 | $5,604 |
| 2020 | $3,560 | $5,960 | $4,669 |
| 2021 | $3,720 | $6,120 | $6,152 |
| 2022 | $4,080 | $6,480 | $6,209 |
| 2023 | $4,080 | $6,480 | $6,571 |
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
Vernon College reported total enrollment of about 2,113 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.0%), Hispanic or Latino (26.6%), and Black or African American (7.2%). About 41.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Vernon College in 2024 is 2,113 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,834 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
41.3%
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 White at 53.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.20% 100% Completion Time
21.02% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.20% of students graduating from Vernon College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 25% male / 75% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 11% male / 89% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Vernon College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$40,464 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.18% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1479.64% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Vernon College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 166 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 95 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 58 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 27 completions
5. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 26 completions
6. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 21 completions
7. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 18 completions
8. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 15 completions
9. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Vernon College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Vernon College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Vernon College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,784
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,999
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Vernon College is a public institution located in Vernon, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,113 students. Student body composition includes White (53.0%), Hispanic or Latino (26.6%), Black or African American (7.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 21.02%. Approximately 41.76% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Vernon, TX 76384-4092
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.02% graduation rate at Vernon College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vernon College located?
Vernon College is located in Vernon, TX.
How much does Vernon College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,720 and average net price is $6,404 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,320 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Vernon College?
Vernon College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,834 students, White (53.0%), Hispanic or Latino (26.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Vernon College?
About 46.4% of students at Vernon College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Vernon College earn?
Median earnings are $34,881 six years after entry and $40,464 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Vernon College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Vernon College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Vernon College public or private?
Vernon College is a public institution located in Vernon, TX.
Is Vernon College an HBCU?
No. Vernon College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Vernon College a tribal college?
No. Vernon College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Vernon College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Vernon College reports 26.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Vernon College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Vernon 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
- Texas trade schools 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.