North Central Texas College

1525 W California Street
Gainesville, TX 76240
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

North Central Texas College serves 8,352 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 8,352 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,448
  • Out-state tuition: $3,816
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

North Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 678 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Central Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
678 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of North Central Texas College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The North Central Texas College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,352 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,737 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
6,615 students
3,359 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
615 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,737 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,615 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
252 students
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% Asian
2%
5%
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% Hispanic
22%
46%
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% Black
7%
12%
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% White
62%
30%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
26%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,600
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,448 is less than the state average of $3,924. The in-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,816 is less than the state average of $6,229. The out-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,448
$3,924
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$6,229
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,454
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Central Texas College cost?
North Central Texas College's tuition is approximately $2,448 for In-State students and $3,816 for Out-State students.
What is North Central Texas College's ranking?
North Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 8,352 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,448
  • Out-state tuition: $3,816
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,924 per year for in-state students and $6,229 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,052 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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