- North Central Texas College is a public community college in Gainesville, Texas. It serves Cooke County, Denton County, and Montague County, Texas.
School Highlights
North Central Texas College serves 8,106 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 8,106 students
- In-state tuition: $2,448
- Out-state tuition: $3,816
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 51%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
North Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 233 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
North Central Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
233 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Central Texas College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The North Central Texas College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,106 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
2,153 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
5,953 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,106 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,153 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,953 students
3,377 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
47%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
49%
25%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,448 is less than the state average of $3,713. The in-state tuition has declined by 46% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,816 is less than the state average of $6,099. The out-state tuition has declined by 46% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,448
$3,713
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$6,099
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,454
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does North Central Texas College cost?
North Central Texas College's tuition is approximately $2,448 for In-State students and $3,816 for Out-State students.
What is North Central Texas College's ranking?
North Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to North Central Texas College is Grayson College (32.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grayson College
Public
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 415-2592
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 415-2592
32.5 miles
Enrollment: 4,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $2,544 Out-state tuition: $3,648 Minority enrollment: 38%
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McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 881-5790
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 881-5790
43.6 miles
Enrollment: 39,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $2,344 Out-state tuition: $4,144 Minority enrollment: 61%
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Private for-profit
5151 Regent Blvd.
Irving, TX 75063
(800) 504-8786
Irving, TX 75063
(800) 504-8786
48.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,610 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Private not-for-profit
2101 Waterview Pkwy
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
50.1 miles
Enrollment: 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Acceptance rate: 15% Minority enrollment: 91%
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Private for-profit
13300 Branch View Lane
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 869-1122
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 869-1122
50.5 miles
Enrollment: 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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