- 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 43,928 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 43,928 students
- In-state tuition: $2,064
- Out-state tuition: $4,920
- Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tarrant County College District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,136 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Tarrant County College District
(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
Total Faculty
1,136 staff
73 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 39:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Tarrant County College District diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
43,928 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
7,867 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
36,061 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
43,928 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,867 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
36,061 students
3,370 students
% Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
35%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
27%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,600
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,064 is less than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 39% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,920 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 40% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,064
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,920
$5,806
Tuition Notes
Per sem. hr. for in-
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,834
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tarrant County College District cost?
Tarrant County College District's tuition is approximately $2,064 for In-State students and $4,920 for Out-State students.
What is Tarrant County College District's ranking?
Tarrant County College District ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Tarrant County College District located?
Tarrant County College District is located in the Sundance Square neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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