Collin County Community College District Photo #2 - The Preston Ridge Campus in Frisco, at night.

Collin County Community College District

3452 Spur 399
McKinney, TX 75069
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 33,686 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 94%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 33,686 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,344
  • Out-state tuition: $4,144
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • 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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,726 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Collin County Community College District
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
This chart displays total faculty of Collin County Community College District and community college average number of faculty in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Collin County Community College District has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Collin County Community College District diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
33,686 students
3,803 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Collin County Community College District and community college average number of enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Collin County Community College District and community college average student staff ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
10,747 students
788 students
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# Part-Time Students
22,939 students
3,015 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Collin County Community College District and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Collin County Community College District.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Texas.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
216 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10,747 students
784 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Collin County Community College District and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22,939 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
237 students
252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
14%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Collin County Community College District and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
12%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Collin County Community College District and the percentage of Asian community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Collin County Community College District and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Collin County Community College District and the percentage of Black community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Collin County Community College District and the percentage of White community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
46%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Collin County Community College District and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Collin County Community College District and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Collin County Community College District and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Collin County Community College District.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Collin County Community College District and the community college average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
22.76%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Collin County Community College District and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Texas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.1615%
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,400
$34,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Collin County Community College District and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Texas by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,344 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,144 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,344
$3,316
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Collin County Community College District and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,144
$5,750
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Collin County Community College District and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Collin County Community College District and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,560
$10,765
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Collin County Community College District and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Collin County Community College District and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Collin County Community College District cost?
Collin County Community College District's tuition is approximately $2,344 for In-State students and $4,144 for Out-State students.
What is Collin County Community College District's ranking?
Collin County Community College District ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 33,686 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,344
  • Out-state tuition: $4,144
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Texas is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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