- Paris Junior College is an innovative and comprehensive community college that advances the life-long educational development of students consistent with their needs, interests, and abilities while strengthening the economic, social, and cultural life of its diverse community. The College provides high-quality, flexible academic transfer and career-focused educational programs and services through a commitment to teaching and learning excellence within an accessible and supportive environment.
School Highlights
Paris Junior College serves 4,533 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,533 students
- In-state tuition: $2,292
- Out-state tuition: $3,420
- Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Paris Junior College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Paris Junior 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
Campus Size
54 acres
Total Faculty
109 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Paris Junior College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Paris Junior College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,533 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,452 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3,081 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,533 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,452 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,081 students
3,370 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
260 students
251 students
Showing 2010–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
58%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,292 is less than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 42% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,420 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 37% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,292
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,420
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,500
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Green and gold
School Mascot
Pyro
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Paris Junior College was established by the Paris Independent School District on June 16, 1924, in response to the community's need for an institution of higher learning. The campus was moved to its present site of fifty-four acres in 1940. The college began adding new facilities at its campus in 1963, and a building program continued until 1978 during which time the J.R. McLemore Student Center, dormitories, Natural Sciences and Mathematics Center, applied science annexes, Aikin Center for Applied Sciences, Center for Musical Arts, Lifelong Learning Center, married apartments, and the Mike Rheudasil Learning Center were built. Included in the Learning Center/Library is the Welma and A.M. Aikin Jr. Regional Archives. Paris Junior College's main campus is located in Paris, Texas. Paris Junior College operates technical centers in Sulphur Springs and Greenville, and conducts classes on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus. Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/vocational fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program, jewelry and watchmaking in 1942, the college has been aggressive in adding technical/vocational programs that will benefit students entering the workforce. PJC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate of arts degree, the associate of science degree, the associate of applied science degree, and certifi cates of proficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Paris Junior College cost?
Paris Junior College's tuition is approximately $2,292 for In-State students and $3,420 for Out-State students.
What is Paris Junior College's ranking?
Paris Junior College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
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The nearest community college to Paris Junior College is Northeast Texas Community College (53.0 miles away)
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