Navarro College
School Notes Overview:
An open-door, public, comprehensive, community college, Navarro College primarily serves the educational, civic, and business communities in Navarro, Ellis, Limestone, Freestone, and Leon Counties. The College also attracts students from the rest of the state of Texas, from throughout the United States, and from many other countries, welcoming students from all cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds, Navarro College is alert to the changing educational requirements of its constituency and the social and political forces at work within communities it serves and responds to these changing needs with enthusiasm, creativity, intelligence, and hard work....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Navarro 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 | 3,334 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 4,072 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 7,406 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 778 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 63% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 45% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,703 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 15% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $692 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 10% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,567 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 40% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,674 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- In Spring of 1946 a group of local citizens met to form a steering committee for the purpose of establishing a junior college in Navarro County. In a general election held July 16, 1946, voters approved the creation of Navarro Junior College and authorized a county tax to help finance the institution. In that same election voters chose a seven-member board of trustees to govern the College. The first students began classes in September, 1946.
- In 1951 the campus was moved to its present location, a 47 acre tract west of downtown Corsicana on State Highway 31. The campus has expanded to 103 acres with 23 buildings.
- Academic Programs are offered in Art, Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science Education, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Developmental Studies, Engineering, Physical Education, Physics and Speech.
- Career & Technical Programs includes Accounting, Ag Mechanization, Business Administration, Customer Service, Business Information Technology, Child Development, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Health Profession Certificate, Paralegal (Legal Assistant), Medical Lab Technology, Multimedia Technology, Associate Degree Nursing, Licensed Vocational Nursing, LVN-RN Bridge, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Paramedic.
- The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 03/23/2009.
In the News:
- Navarro College to construct new police building (Corsicana Daily Sun)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 03:32:25 am
The Navarro College Board of Trustees voted Thursday to authorize the construction of a new building to house the college's police department. - Holiday Events (Corsicana Daily Sun)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 02:32:45 am
If you have a community activity you would like to include in Holiday Events, call Camille at the Daily Sun, (903) 872-3931; fax to (903) 872-6878; or e-mail to camille@corsicanadailysun.com. - Local Beat (Corsicana Daily Sun)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:02:35 am
Nov. 19Bowie Elementary School third grade students will present a Thanksgiving program at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. - FYI Navarro County (Corsicana Daily Sun)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 04:17:56 am
Al-Anon — 8 p.m. Thursdays; 4 p.m. Sundays; 2412 N. Beaton St., Corsicana. Alcoholics Anonymous —11 a.m. Sundays; 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Lakeside United Methodist Church annex building, 515 Farm-to-Market Road 416, Streetman (St. Elmo community). - Local Beat 11/16/09 (Corsicana Daily Sun)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 01:57:27 am
Nov. 16Republican Party of Navarro County will hold its next county executive committee meeting at 7 p.m. on the seventh floor of the Bank of America building, 100 N. Main St., in downtown Corsicana.
School Map:
Get: driving directions
Weather: 10-day forecast
or monthly climate averages.
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
Private College
Public College
Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
More Options:
- Request Info:
Get info / application from Navarro College
- View website:
Visit school website
- Tools: Search schools by zip, Compare schools side-by-side
- Return to: Texas community colleges, Home
Featured Partners:
- Most Recent
- Apprenticeship Program
- Midnight Classes
- Event Planning Courses
- Singing Courses
- Radio Broadcasting Programs
- Most Popular
- H.S. Diploma vs. GED
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Free Tuition for Unemployed Students
- Online Courses
- Why Community College?
- About College
- Why Community College?
- Choosing a College
- Choosing a College Campus
- School Accreditation
- Top 7 Myths
- Outperforming Typical Colleges
- Online Courses
- Continuing Education
- Careers After College
- Scientist & Engineering Careers
- Recession-Proof Careers
- Licensing & Certification
- Recession-Proof Healthcare Careers
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Obtaining Bachelor's Degree
- View more articles
- Affording College
- Affording College
- Save $80K on Tuition
- Understanding Grants
- Community College Loans
- Stafford Loans
- Direct Loans
- Scholarships
- Financial Help for Single Parents
- President Obama's Financial Aid Proposals
- Work Study Programs
- Veterans in Community Colleges
- College Cost Reduction Act
- Support for the Unemployed
- Free Tuition for Unemployed Students
- Tuition-Free College?
- View more articles
- Attending College
- Your First Semester
- Community College Enrollment Exams
- Transferring
- Transferring Credits
- Reverse Transfer Process
- Getting Off of Waiting Lists
- Midnight Classes
- Campus Changes from Increased Enrollment
- Undocumented Immigrant Students
- Community College Recruits Wanted
- Getting Professor Help
- Getting Tutoring Help
- Getting Writing Help
- Academic Probation and Dismissal
- Mentoring Programs
- View more articles
- Courses in College
- Event Planning Courses
- Graduate Early through Course Testing
- Honors Courses
- Economically-Driven Curriculum Changes
- Apprenticeship Program
- Teacher Certification
- Autism Teaching Certificate
- Electronic Health Records Programs
- Nursing Programs
- Business Ethics Courses
- Weight Loss Support on Campus
- Marriage Workshops and Courses
- Culinary Programs
- Courses for Entrepreneurs
- Parenting Classes
- View more articles