Midland College

3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX 79705
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The main campus of Midland College is located at 3600 North Garfield. In addition, the school operates an Advanced Technology Center, Cogdell Learning Center, an Aviation Maintenance Technology Hangar, Professional Pilot Preparation Hanger, Child Care Center, and the Petroleum Professional Development Center throughout the community. Midland College classes are also held at the Williams Regional Technical Training Center in Fort Stockton.

School Highlights

Midland College serves 4,737 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,737 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,068
  • Out-state tuition: $2,196
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Midland College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 496 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Midland College
(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
496 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Midland College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Midland College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,737 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,378 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,359 students
3,359 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
347 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,378 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,359 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
297 students
252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
50%
46%
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% Black
6%
12%
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% White
31%
30%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
7%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.89%
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,800
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,068 is less than the state average of $3,924. The in-state tuition has declined by 74% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,196 is less than the state average of $6,229. The out-state tuition has declined by 60% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,068
$3,924
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,196
$6,229
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Tuition Notes
Tuition rate is for
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$14,875
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
100%
78%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Softball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Ambassadors, Amtgard, Anime Club, Baptist Student Ministry, Catholic Student Association of Midland (CSAM), Chemistry Club, Education Society, Engineering Club, Every Nation Campus Ministry, Geology Club, International Student Club, Kinesiology Club, LGBTQ+, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Regents, Respiratory Care Club, Sigma Kappa Delta, Spirit Squad, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Nurses Association, Students in Philanthropy (SIP), T.O.G.A., The Navigators, Veterans Association

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Guild, Jazz Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:
LaCrosse Club
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Midland College offers more than fifty associate degree and certificate options, and is a Level II (four-year) institution, accredited to offer a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Students may also earn upper-level degrees on the Midland campus from various four-year universities. More than 200,000 people have taken classes at Midland College since 1972, and current student enrollment is approximately 6,000.
  • The college also invests in the quality of life in Midland. The Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series and the Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series recruit renowned performers and speakers to the campus for free community cultural and entertainment performances and lectures. The campus is also home to the McCormick Art Gallery and co-produces theatre presentations with Midland Community Theatre. The Al G. Langford Chaparral Center, located on the Midland College main campus, hosts concerts, trade shows, and sporting events.
  • Midland College's annual operating budget is $65 million. The school is supported by one of the top community college foundations in the nation. Interest from endowments totaling $7 million has been placed into operating budgets for campus upgrades, technology, instruction and other projects. Since 1992 the college has raised in over $00 million from public and private sources. In 2005, to better serve an ever-increasing student body, Midland College passed a $41.8 million bond that is providing newly expanded learning facilities and other campus improvements, which include state-of-the-art classrooms, lecture halls, and laboratory facilities and resources.
  • Looking to the future, the faculty and staff of Midland College are committed to instruction that sustains a life-long quest for knowledge and provides students with academic, intellectual, occupational and professional proficiency. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.midland.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Midland College cost?
Midland College's tuition is approximately $1,068 for In-State students and $2,196 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Midland College?
The acceptance rate of Midland College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
What sports does Midland College offer?
Midland College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Midland College's ranking?
Midland College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,737 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,068
  • Out-state tuition: $2,196
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Verified school update

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