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 27,991 students (35% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
- Collin County Community College District is the only community colleges within Collin County, TX.
- The nearest community college to Collin County Community College District is Richland College (17.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Collin County Community College District places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 738 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Collin County Community College District | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 738 staff | 76 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 27,991 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 38:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 9,899 students | 1,055 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 18,092 students | 2,866 students |
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| % Asian | 8% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 15% | 37% |
| % Black | 10% | 13% |
| % White | 59% | 39% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 4% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 11% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $40,400 | $33,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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 Richland College (17.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brookhaven CollegePublic12,403 students | 20.30 Mi3939 Valley View Ln
Dallas, TX 75244
(972)860-4700 20.3012,403 - Remington College-Dallas CampusPrivate, non-profit822 students | 20.90 Mi1800 Eastgate Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972)686-7878 20.90822 - Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-DallasPrivate, for profit909 students | 21.90 Mi11830 Webb Chapel Road
Dallas, TX 75234
(214)647-8500 21.90909 - Kaplan College-DallasPrivate, for profit435 students | 22.70 Mi12005 Ford Road, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75234
(972)385-1446 22.70435
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