Tyler Junior College

1400 East Fifth Street
Tyler, TX 75701
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • The mission of Tyler Junior College (TJC) is to provide a comprehensive collegiate experience that is anchored in the rich traditions of a quality education, vibrant campus life and community service. We are committed to providing the best possible learning environment. TJC has specific values and expectations which guide the behavior of all who are part of our TJC campus community. Tyler Junior College offers courses and programs for transferable college credit, college credit designed for immediate workforce entry upon completion, and courses for career preparation, career enhancement and personal interest. Courses are offered in traditional classroom settings, via Instructional Television, online and in some cases, on-site. Our Honors Program allows students to create a more challenging program of study. Our Concurrent Enrollment program allows students in high school to receive college credit, sometimes in settings that also provide high school credit.

School Highlights

Tyler Junior College serves 11,885 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 11,885 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,762
  • Out-state tuition: $4,362
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Tyler Junior College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 426 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Tyler Junior College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1926
Campus Size
145 acres
Total Faculty
426 staff
73 staff
AccreditationAccred.
National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)

Student Body

The student population of Tyler Junior College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Tyler Junior College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,885 students
4,254 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
34:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
5,087 students
902 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
6,798 students
3,352 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
11,885 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,087 students
869 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,798 students
3,370 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,151 students
251 students

Showing 2010–2021. View full 15-year historical data

% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
47%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
15%
13%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
47%
25%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
21%
26%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$41,680
$42,382

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $3,762 is more than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,362 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,762
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,362
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
88%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$10,630

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Sports

Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Apache Indian
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Tyler Junior College was established in 1926 to provide rigid preparation for students desiring to complete their studies at a baccalaureate institution. As a result of its solid core curriculum, Tyler Junior College quickly earned a reputation for developing capable and expertly prepared transfer students.Since 1926, Tyler Junior College has been fulfilling three promises to its students and the Tyler area by providing a quality education, a vibrant student life and service to the community. Tyler Junior College maintains two campuses to serve its students and community partners. The Main Campus, 1400 Fifth Street (US Highway 64 East), includes more than 75 acres. At TJC's West Campus, in the 1500 block of Tyler's South-Southwest Loop 323, lie the Regional Training and Development Complex (RTDC) and the Skills Training Center. The RTDC is home to Continuing Education, the Small Business Development Center, the Tyler Area Business Incubator, the ACT Center, TJC Corporate Services, and the Literacy Council of Tyler. The facility is an 84,000-square-foot building which provides quick start-up, fast turnaround, and low-cost training programs for business and industry, in addition to offering lifelong learning and professional enhancement programs for groups and individuals. Also, four credit technology programs—air conditioning and refrigeration, early childhood education, surgical technology, and vision care technology—are located at the RTDC. Courses offered at Tyler Junior College includes Allied Health & Nursing, Applied Studies, Applied Studies, College Preparatory Studies, Continuing Studies and University Studies. Tyler Junior College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate in arts degree, the associate in applied science degree and certificates of proficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tyler Junior College cost?
Tyler Junior College's tuition is approximately $3,762 for In-State students and $4,362 for Out-State students.
What is Tyler Junior College's ranking?
Tyler Junior College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Tyler Junior College located?
Tyler Junior College is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Tyler, TX.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 11,885 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,762
  • Out-state tuition: $4,362
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,345 per year for in-state students and $5,806 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,749 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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