Grayson College
Tel:
(903) 465-6030
- 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%.
Top Placements
Grayson College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 165 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Grayson College | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 165 staff | 76 staff |
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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 10,169 students | 32.50 Mi1525 W California Street
Gainesville,  TX  76240
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Mckinney,  TX  75069
(972) 881-5790 37.8027,991 - Murray State CollegePublic2,473 students | 39.40 MiOne Murray Campus
Tishomingo,  OK  73460
(580) 387-7000 39.402,473 - Vista College-OnlinePrivate, for profit529 students | 52.90 Mi300 N. Coit Road, Suite 300
Richardson,  TX  75080
(972) 733-3431 52.90529 - 18,915 students | 54.90 Mi12800 Abrams Rd.
Dallas,  TX  75243
54.9018,915
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