Grayson College

6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX 75020
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Tel: (903) 465-6030
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  • Grayson County College, recognizing its interdependence with various communities, is committed to meeting lifelong learning needs through learner-centered instruction and services that promote economic development and cultural enrichment.

School Highlights

Grayson College serves 4,636 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.

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Grayson College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 165 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Grayson College(TX) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty165 staff76 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Grayson College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 26:1 over five years.
The Grayson College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,636 students3,921 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio28:135:1
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# Full-Time Students1,903 students1,055 students
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# Part-Time Students2,733 students2,866 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		106252
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
-
% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
9%
37%
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% Black
6%
13%
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% White
71%
39%
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% Two or more races
9%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.480.69
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College Completion Rate
19%
21%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,000$33,800
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,544 is less than the state average of $4,026. The in-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,648 is less than the state average of $6,207. The out-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,544$4,026
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Out-State Tuition Fees$3,648$6,207
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid86%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,387$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,412$5,015
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Grayson County College, as the community's college, embraces lifelong learning focused on educational, cultural, social, and public service activities designed to tangibly enrich the individual and our community. The purpose of Grayson County College is to provide Technical programs, Vocational programs leading directly to employment, Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences, Continuing adult education and community service programs, Developmental education programs, a continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist studentsand Workforce development programs. The college offers Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching and Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates. Grayson County College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Grayson College is North Central Texas College (32.5 miles away).
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  • North Central Texas College
    Public
    10,169 students | 32.50 Mi1525 W California Street
    Gainesville,  TX  76240
    (940) 668-7731     32.5010,169
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    Mckinney,  TX  75069
    (972) 881-5790     37.8027,991
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    Public
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    Tishomingo,  OK  73460
    (580) 387-7000     39.402,473
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    (972) 733-3431     52.90529
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 4,636 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,544
  • Out-state tuition: $3,648
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
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Did You Know?
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,026 per year for in-state students and $6,207 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,730 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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