Weatherford College

Weatherford College was founded in 1869. The college says it is the oldest continuing community college west of the Mississippi River. It began on South Main Street near downtown Weatherford in a building called Old Main, which served the county for nearly a century, and moved to its current campus on the outskirts of town in 1968. The original Old Main bell and archway stones are displayed at the center of the campus.

The college holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with additional program-specific accreditations. Its offerings span the first two years of a bachelor's degree, vocational and professional training, and lifelong learning. Students can earn more than 50 associate degrees and certificates, plus five bachelor's degrees: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Medical and Health Services Management, Organizational Leadership, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Computer Science.

Partner universities Midwestern State, Tarleton State University, Sam Houston State University and the University of Texas at Arlington let students continue on to master's and doctoral programs. The college also provides workforce education, dual credit and online courses.

The Wise County Campus is located at 5180 Hwy 380 in Bridgeport. It lies between Bridgeport and Decatur, roughly 45 minutes from the Weatherford campus. Built in partnership with Wise County more than 25 years ago, its current facility opened in 2012. The campus offers traditional credit courses, workforce education, and cosmetology through its Cosmetology Salon.

For 2026-2027, tuition is $125 per semester credit hour for in-district students, $162 per semester credit hour for Wise County out-of-district students, $220 per semester credit hour for other out-of-district students, and $312 per semester credit hour for out-of-state students. A $250 Student Center Fee applies each semester, except for dual credit students and Wise County face-to-face students. Rates and fees may change, and they are payable at registration.

A 90-acre campus on the outskirts of Weatherford, with newer academic, health science, and technology buildings.