Navarro College
- An open-door, public, comprehensive, community college, Navarro College primarily serves the educational, civic, and business communities in Navarro, Ellis, Limestone, Freestone, and Leon Counties. The College also attracts students from the rest of the state of Texas, from throughout the United States, and from many other countries, welcoming students from all cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds, Navarro College is alert to the changing educational requirements of its constituency and the social and political forces at work within communities it serves and responds to these changing needs with enthusiasm, creativity, intelligence, and hard work.
School Highlights
Navarro College serves 8,173 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 8,173 students
- In-state tuition: $3,388
- Out-state tuition: $4,828
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 430 teachers has grown by 76% over five years.
Navarro College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
430 staff
266 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Navarro College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The Navarro College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,173 students
4,799 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
2,919 students
1,339 students
# Part-Time Students
5,254 students
3,460 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
741 students
335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,919 students
1,339 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
28 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,254 students
3,626 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
861 students
252 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
19%
47%
% Black
16%
12%
% White
58%
29%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
7.7%
2.75%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.73%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,388 is less than the state average of $4,737. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,828 is less than the state average of $6,891. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,388
$4,737
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,828
$6,891
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$10,761
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,614
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- In Spring of 1946 a group of local citizens met to form a steering committee for the purpose of establishing a junior college in Navarro County. In a general election held July 16, 1946, voters approved the creation of Navarro Junior College and authorized a county tax to help finance the institution. In that same election voters chose a seven-member board of trustees to govern the College. The first students began classes in September, 1946. In 1951 the campus was moved to its present location, a 47 acre tract west of downtown Corsicana on State Highway 31. The campus has expanded to 103 acres with 23 buildings. Academic Programs are offered in Art, Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science Education, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Developmental Studies, Engineering, Physical Education, Physics and Speech. Career & Technical Programs includes Accounting, Ag Mechanization, Business Administration, Customer Service, Business Information Technology, Child Development, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Health Profession Certificate, Paralegal (Legal Assistant), Medical Lab Technology, Multimedia Technology, Associate Degree Nursing, Licensed Vocational Nursing, LVN-RN Bridge, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Paramedic. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Navarro College cost?
Navarro College's tuition is approximately $3,388 for In-State students and $4,828 for Out-State students.
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