Tarrant County College District
- Tarrant County College District, a comprehensive two-year institution established in 1965, is dedicated to providing quality education that exceeds the expectations of the people of Tarrant County. Tarrant County College provides affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning.
School Highlights
Tarrant County College District serves 50,519 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is same as the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 50,519 students
- In-state tuition: $2,064
- Out-state tuition: $4,920
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tarrant County College District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 2,930 teachers has grown by 127% over five years.
Tarrant County College District
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & 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
Total Faculty
2,930 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tarrant County College District has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 43:1 over five years.
The Tarrant County College District diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
50,519 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
13,560 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
36,959 students
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
37%
47%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
34%
29%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
College Completion Rate
19%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,064 is less than the state average of $4,287. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,920 is less than the state average of $6,528. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,064
$4,287
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,920
$6,528
Tuition Notes
Per sem. hr. for in-
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,293
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,448
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Tarrant County College serves the citizens of Tarrant County, Texas. The college has five major campuses in the cities of Hurst (Northeast Campus), Fort Worth (Northwest, South and Trinity River campuses), and Arlington (Southeast Campus), with administrative offices in downtown Fort Worth at the May Owen Center. The college offers degrees and certificates in Business, Child Development/Education/Teaching, Computer Science, Radio & TV, Broadcasting, Journalism, Music, Speech and Communicaton. Offerings include day, evening, weekend, short-term, Internet and instructional television courses. The college offers Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs & Certificates of Completion, Associate in Arts Degree Programs & Certificates of Completion, Transitional Programs and Continuing Education Certificates (non-credit). The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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