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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%.
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 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,265 students
646 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
8,777 students
587 students
# Part-Time Students
6,488 students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
152 students
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,777 students
574 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,488 students
648 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
30%
% Black
30%
19%
% White
40%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
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%
88%
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!
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.
From business and healthcare to technology and skilled trades, the article showcases the breadth of options available to students seeking to enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, or pursue career advancement.
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