Tulsa Community College

909 S. Boston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74119
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Tulsa Community College has served Tulsa and the surrounding community since 1970. The largest two-year college in Oklahoma, TCC serves approximately 30,000 students per semester in credit and continuing education classes. TCC operates four campuses and a conference center situated strategically throughout the Tulsa metropolitan area with an annual budget of approximately $84 million. The College employs 2,712 people, including 275 full-time faculty and 843 adjunct faculty. For the sixth consecutive year, TCC is ranked in the top three percent of more than 1,150 community colleges nationally in the number of associate degrees awarded in all disciplines.

School Highlights

Tulsa Community College serves 15,655 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 15,655 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,820
  • Out-state tuition: $7,610
  • Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Tulsa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 405 teachers has declined by 68% over five years.
Tulsa Community College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
405 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
You Can. We'll Help.

Student Body

The student population of Tulsa Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Tulsa Community College diversity score of 0.71 is equal to the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,655 students
1,520 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
28:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
4,999 students
493 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
10,656 students
1,027 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
15,655 students
1,223 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,999 students
489 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,656 students
1,012 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
10%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Asian
5%
3%

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% Hispanic
15%
15%

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% Black
8%
9%

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% White
49%
49%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
13%
10%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
50%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,811
$41,757

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,820 is less than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,610 is less than the state average of $7,963. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,820
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,610
$7,963
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
89%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$11,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,535
$5,763

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Since its inception, TCC has established a tradition of offering students a personal approach to higher education, an education that is designed to be practical and useful. You'll find incredible academic quality at a reasonable cost at TCC, and a qualified, dedicated faculty willing to work within your busy schedule. The college offers academic excellence, flexibility and convenience in scheduling, a state-of-the-art teaching environment. Tulsa Community College awards three degrees -- Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science, as well as a variety of certificates of achievement -- all based on the completion of our rigorous academic programs. Tulsa Community College offers programs at our Metro, Northeast, Southeast, or West campus. You'll complete an associate degree program -- with the option for transferring to a senior institution to complete your bachelor's degree. We also provide specialized instruction in workforce development programs, and continuing education for your job-training needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tulsa Community College cost?
Tulsa Community College's tuition is approximately $2,820 for In-State students and $7,610 for Out-State students.
What schools are Tulsa Community College often compared to?
Tulsa Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Oklahoma City Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Tulsa Community College's ranking?
Tulsa Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 15,655 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,820
  • Out-state tuition: $7,610
  • Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Tulsa County, OK community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Tulsa County, OK is Clary Sage College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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