Wade College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 68% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission; 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Wade College is a private for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas with approximately 205 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,998 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $29,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wade College is a private for-profit college in Dallas, Texas. It awards associate and baccalaureate degrees. The college was founded in 1962 as Miss Wade's Fashion Merchandising College and renamed Wade College in 1999. The college is located in the Infomart building in the Design District, Dallas.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 100% freshman retention rate suggests students feel supported once enrolled, but a 45% graduation rate means fewer than half actually finish — a real concern worth pressing the school to explain. Graduates earn a median of $29,800 ten years out, which is modest given the $21,998 annual net price, so this is not a strong return on investment compared to many alternatives. Worth considering only if the specific fashion or design program aligns tightly with your career goals and you have a clear plan to stay enrolled through completion.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (205 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Wade College
1950 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 4080 Dallas INFOMART
Dallas, TX 75207
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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