Collin County Community College District
- Collin College is a student and community centered institution committed to developing skills, strengthening character, and challenging the intellect.
School Highlights
Collin County Community College District serves 35,132 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 35,132 students
- In-state tuition: $2,344
- Out-state tuition: $4,144
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Collin County Community College District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Community Size
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,726 teachers has grown by 141% over five years.
Collin County Community College District
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,726 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Collin County Community College District has grown by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The Collin County Community College District diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
35,132 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
10,760 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
24,372 students
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% Asian
11%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
47%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
48%
29%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
College Completion Rate
16%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,400
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,344 is less than the state average of $4,287. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,144 is less than the state average of $6,528. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,344
$4,287
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,144
$6,528
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
37%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,478
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,173
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Since offering its first classes at area high schools in 1985, Collin College has expanded to serve more than 51,000 credit and continuing education students each year. The only public college in the county, Collin College offers more than 100 degrees and certificates in a wide range of disciplines. With six locations, Collin College has firmly established itself as the premier academic institute of North Texas. Collin College offers a variety of plans designed to prepare students for a college or university degree. Some options include pursuing an associate degree, completing the core curriculum or a field of study, or beginning coursework in a pre-professional program. The associate of arts, associate of applied science, associate of arts in teaching and associate of science degrees are designed for students planning to transfer course credits to a baccalaureate degree program at a college or university. In addition to core curriculum, Collin offers extensive training in the health professions and public service fields, including nursing, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, emergency medical services, fire science, and law enforcement. Certificates can be earned in a wide range of high-tech fields, as well. Augmenting the computer networking technology program, Collin is one of six national Cisco Certified Training Centers. The Courtyard Center for Professional and Economic Development (CYC) opened in 1993. Located on Preston Park Boulevard in Plano near the intersection of Park and Preston, the CYC complex houses the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division, the Small Business Development Center and the Business Solutions Group, which provides customized training to area businesses. Courses offered at CYC include career development, real estate, contract and corporate training, and Seniors Active in Learning (SAIL). Collin County Community College District is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Collin County Community College District is Vista College-Online (16.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Vista College-Online
Public
300 N. Coit Rd, Suite 300
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 733-3431
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 733-3431
16.2 miles
| 703 students
Brookhaven College
Public
3939 Valley View Ln
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
(972) 860-4700
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
(972) 860-4700
20.2 miles
| 13,718 students
1800 Eastgate Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 686-7878
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 686-7878
20.9 miles
| 620 students
Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas
Private for-profit
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 692-8080
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 692-8080
21.6 miles
| 519 students
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