North Central Texas College
School Highlights
North Central Texas College serves 8,352 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 8,352 students
- In-state tuition: $2,448
- Out-state tuition: $3,816
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- 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 678 teachers has grown by 189% over five years.
North Central Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The North Central Texas College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,352 students
3,674 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
1,737 students
1,289 students

# Part-Time Students
6,615 students
3,252 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
615 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,737 students
1,266 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,615 students
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
251 students

% Asian
2%
5%

% Hispanic
22%
46%

% Black
7%
12%

% White
62%
30%

% Two or more races
3%
2%

% Non Resident races
3%
2%

% Unknown races
n/a
3%


Diversity Score
0.56
0.68

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
6.53%
2.75%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
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 $3,626. The in-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,816 is less than the state average of $5,997. The out-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,448
$3,626

Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$5,997

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
83%

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,454
$10,765

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2021 (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.
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