School Highlights
Central Texas College serves 8,922 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 8,922 students
- In-state tuition: $2,790
- Out-state tuition: $6,270
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,080 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
1,080 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Texas College has declined by 46% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Central Texas College diversity score of 0.75 is equal to the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,922 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,593 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
7,329 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
901 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,593 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,329 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
95 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
4%
% Asian
26%
12%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
28%
40%
% White
6%
6%
% Hawaiian
31%
24%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1759%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,790 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,270 is more than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,790
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,270
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,250
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Texas College cost?
Central Texas College's tuition is approximately $2,790 for In-State students and $6,270 for Out-State students.
What is Central Texas College's ranking?
Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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