Texarkana College

  • Texarkana College is a public community college in Texarkana, Texas.

School Highlights

Texarkana College serves 4,737 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 74%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 4,737 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,960
  • Out-state tuition: $4,040
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 266 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Texarkana College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
266 staff
262 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Texarkana College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Texarkana College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,737 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,189 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
3,548 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
473 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,189 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,548 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
12 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
46%
% Black
24%
13%
% White
58%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,960 is less than the state average of $3,764. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,040 is less than the state average of $6,054. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,960
$3,764
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,040
$6,054
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,250
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,100
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bulldog
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • H. Ross Perot - Texarkana native and alumnus known for his role in business and politics. -

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Texarkana College cost?
Texarkana College's tuition is approximately $2,960 for In-State students and $4,040 for Out-State students.
What schools are Texarkana College often compared to?
Texarkana Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Paris Junior College by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Texarkana College?
Texarkana College famous alumni include: H. Ross Perot - Texarkana native and alumnus known for his role in business and politics..

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 4,737 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,960
  • Out-state tuition: $4,040
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,764 per year for in-state students and $6,054 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,275 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest College for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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