Texarkana College

School Highlights

Texarkana College serves 3,810 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 71%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,810 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,960
  • Out-state tuition: $4,040
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
  • 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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
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Student Body

The student population of Texarkana College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Texarkana College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,810 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,083 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,727 students
3,359 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Texarkana College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Texarkana College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Texas.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
248 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,083 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,727 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
12 students
252 students
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Texarkana College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
30%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Texarkana College and the percentage of Black community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
54%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Texarkana College and the percentage of White community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texarkana College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Texarkana College and the community college average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
26%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Texarkana College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$34,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Texarkana College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Texas by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,960 is less than the state average of $4,390. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,040 is less than the state average of $6,601. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,960
$4,390
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Texarkana College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,040
$6,601
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Texarkana College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
83%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Texarkana College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,250
$10,765
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Texarkana College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,100
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texarkana College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,810 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,960
  • Out-state tuition: $4,040
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,390 per year for in-state students and $6,601 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,943 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 79%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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