North Central Texas College

1525 W California Street
Gainesville, TX 76240
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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 (26-27)

  • 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1924
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 less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,106 students
4,254 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
34:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
2,153 students
902 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
5,953 students
3,352 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,106 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,153 students
869 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,953 students
3,370 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
251 students

Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
25%
47%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
10%
13%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
49%
25%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,600
$33,900

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,448 is less than the state average of $3,345. 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 $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 46% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,448
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
88%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

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.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,345 per year for in-state students and $5,806 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,749 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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