- 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 4,735 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,735 students
- In-state tuition: $2,544
- Out-state tuition: $3,648
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Grayson College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 400 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Grayson College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
400 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Grayson College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Grayson College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,735 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,774 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
2,961 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
473 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,774 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
46%
% Black
12%
14%
% White
62%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
22.76%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.241%
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,544 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,648 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,544
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,648
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,584
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grayson College cost?
Grayson College's tuition is approximately $2,544 for In-State students and $3,648 for Out-State students.
What is Grayson College's ranking?
Grayson College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition and Highest completion rates.
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