- Tallahassee Community College is one of the nation`s top community colleges. Every semester, more than 12,000 students choose TCC as the next step in their education. Many are preparing for transfer to one of Florida`s state universities. Others are learning the skills they need to move directly into rewarding careers in healthcare, public safety, information technology and other growing fields.
School Highlights
Tallahassee Community College serves 15,265 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 15,265 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Tallahassee Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 995 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tallahassee Community College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
995 staff
188 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tallahassee Community College has grown by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Tallahassee Community College diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,265 students
1,236 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1

# Full-Time Students
8,777 students
588 students

# Part-Time Students
6,488 students
648 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
152 students
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,777 students
587 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,488 students
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
1%
5%

% Hispanic
22%
31%

% Black
30%
19%

% White
40%
33%

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%

% Two or more races
3%
4%

% Non Resident races
1%
3%

% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.70
0.75

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
55%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3673%
0.4334%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,167
$9,750

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,830
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
100%
94%

SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Black Student Union, Brain Bowl, Eagle Business Society, Engineering Club, Honors Club, Philosophy Club, TCC Cheerleaders, TCC Dance Company, TCC Model United Nations
Arts and Music Programs:
African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Big Bend Community Orchestra, Capital City Band at TCC, Curtain Call, Eyrie Literary & Art Magazine, Tallahassee Civic Chorale, TCC Forensics Team, TCC Jazz Band, The Talon Newspaper, Theatre TCC!
Black Student Union, Brain Bowl, Eagle Business Society, Engineering Club, Honors Club, Philosophy Club, TCC Cheerleaders, TCC Dance Company, TCC Model United Nations
Arts and Music Programs:
African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Big Bend Community Orchestra, Capital City Band at TCC, Curtain Call, Eyrie Literary & Art Magazine, Tallahassee Civic Chorale, TCC Forensics Team, TCC Jazz Band, The Talon Newspaper, Theatre TCC!
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Nearly 79 percent of our Associate in Arts degree graduates go on to study at a state university in Florida. Many transfer to Florida State University or Florida A & M University.
- In 2018, for the second consecutive year, TCC was recognized by Zippia.com as Florida's top two-year college based on employment rates for students 10 years after graduation.
- TCC offers dozens of programs that prepare students to enter rewarding careers in healthcare, law enforcement, computer programming and other growing fields-in just a year or two, or even less.
- TCCoffersmanytransferoptions forthosewhose academic plans include a bachelor`s degree or higher.Theseinclude the TCC2FSU and TCC2FAMU transfer programs, plus our University Partners, which allow students to earn a bachelor's degree right here on TCC's campus.
- TCC's Learning Commons provides one-on-one and small group tutoring, as well as study rooms, open-access computers, workshops, seminars, and technology and multi-media support.
- TCC`s Career Center offers intership opportunities, professional development workshops, resume assistance and other services.
- TCC offers an Honors Program, study abroad opportunities, academic teams, and special programs such as forensics, Model United Nations, theatre and much more.
- In 2018, TCC`s Associate Degree in Nursing program was ranked #12 in Florida by RegisteredNursing.org, which compiled the rankings by analyzing R.N. exam pass rates of the 144 R.N. programs in the state.
- The TCC Eagles partipate in six intercollegiate sports: baseball, softball, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's cross country/track.
- The TCC Eagles are the 2018 National Junior College Athletics Association Women's Basketball National Champions.
- In 2018, TCC was designated a Military Friendly College by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs Magazine.
- Tallahassee is great place to live and learn. So many elements come together in Tallahassee to create a city that`s unique. Tallahassee is definitely a college town, with more than 60,000 students studying at Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College. It`s also the state capital-home to Florida`s government and the center of its politics. Tallahassee`s southern charm welcomes students from around the state and around the world, and the region`s natural beauty and biodiversityoffers year-round opportunities to create lasting memories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Tallahassee Community College?
The acceptance rate of Tallahassee Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 94%.
What sports does Tallahassee Community College offer?
Tallahassee Community College offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country and Softball.
What is Tallahassee Community College's ranking?
Tallahassee Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Largest student body.
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