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%.
- Grayson College is the only community colleges within Grayson County, TX.
- The nearest community college to Grayson College is North Central Texas College (31.3 miles away).
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 |
| Total Enrollment | 4,636 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,903 students | 1,055 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,733 students | 2,866 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 106 | 252 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 37% |
| % Black | 6% | 13% |
| % White | 71% | 39% |
| % Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 19% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,000 | $33,800 |
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.
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