- 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 Facts (2025-26)
- 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.
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: 4,735 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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: 50,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $2,344 Out-state tuition: $4,144 Minority enrollment: 59%
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
Private for-profit
5151 Regent Blvd.
Irving, TX 75063
(800) 504-8786
Irving, TX 75063
(800) 504-8786
48.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,839 student Minority enrollment: 92%
Chicago School of Professional Psychology-College Of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
2101 Waterview Pkwy
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
50.1 miles
Enrollment: 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 15% Minority enrollment: 98%
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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: 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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