- 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 11,191 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 11,191 students
- In-state tuition: $2,448
- Out-state tuition: $3,816
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- 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:
School Overview
The teacher population of 678 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Central Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
678 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Central Texas College has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The North Central Texas College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,191 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
3,368 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
7,823 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
111 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,368 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,823 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
46%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
49%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
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 $3,764. 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 $6,054. The out-state tuition has declined by 46% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,448
$3,764
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$6,054
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,454
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (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 and Largest student body.
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The nearest community college to North Central Texas College is Grayson College (32.5 miles away)
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