North Central Texas College

1525 W California Street
Gainesville, TX 76240
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

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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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)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,764 per year for in-state students and $6,054 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,275 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest College for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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