Grayson County College
School Notes Overview:
Grayson County College, recognizing its interdependence with various communities, is committed to meeting lifelong learning needs through learner-centered instruction and services that promote economic development and cultural enrichment....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Grayson County, TX | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,280 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,440 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,720 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 200 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 58% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,747 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 38% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,159 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 25% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,627 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 18% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,176 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Grayson County College, as the community's college, embraces lifelong learning focused on educational, cultural, social, and public service activities designed to tangibly enrich the individual and our community.
- The purpose of Grayson County College is to provide Technical programs, Vocational programs leading directly to employment, Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences, Continuing adult education and community service programs, Developmental education programs, a continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist studentsand Workforce development programs.
- The college offers Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching and Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates.
- Grayson County College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Denison's Moore commits to Grayson (The Herald Democrat)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 04:03:18 am
Denison senior guard Clarissa Moore has verbally committed to play basketball for Grayson County College. Moore, who is a three-year starter for the Lady Yellow Jackets, made her decision last week. She will sign her letter of intent in the spring. - Downtown Denison recognized as cultural arts district (The Herald Democrat)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 04:51:10 am
Saturday's Denison Art Festival was capped off with a visit from state officials, to proclaim the down town Denison area as an Arts and Cultural district -- the first area in Texas to be proclaimed as such. - From the Newsroom (The Herald Democrat)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 03:06:09 pm
St. Luke's School in Denison recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a balloon launch. Students attached information about the anniversary to their balloons. After the colorful, outdoor activity, students sang Happy Birthday to the ... - Classified Ads (The Herald Democrat)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 09:51:19 pm
The Adult Education Center of Grayson County College, which provides free adult basic education and GED classes, is seeking a full time site manager. The manager will teach a class, as well as oversee the day and night classes at GCC in Denison. - The Herald Democrat serving the Texoma area - Sherman Texas, Denison Texas, Lake Texoma, Sherman TX, Denison TX, and ... (The Herald Democrat)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 03:38:23 pm
SHERMAN -- Garrett Powell's decision to commit to Grayson County College continues what is becoming a crosstown parade of talented baseball players from Sherman High School.
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