Tulsa Community College
Tel:
(918)595-7000
- 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 17,861 students (33% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
- Tulsa Community College is one of 9 community colleges within Tulsa County, OK.
- The nearest community college to Tulsa Community College is Platt College-Tulsa (0.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Tulsa Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Oklahoma for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 527 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Tulsa Community College | (OK) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 527 staff | 58 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 17,861 students | 1,805 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 | 29:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 5,964 students | 849 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 11,897 students | 956 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 9% | 10% |
| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| % Black | 8% | 9% |
| % White | 63% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 13% | 23% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,500 | $33,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Tulsa Community College is Platt College-Tulsa (0.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Platt College-TulsaPrivate, for profit276 students | 0.30 Mi3801 S Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918)663-9000 0.30276 - 570 students | 0.40 Mi4242 South Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918)610-0027 0.40570 - 305 students | 0.80 Mi3131 South Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918)298-8200 0.80305 - Brown Mackie College-TulsaPrivate, for profit543 students | 3.10 Mi4608 S Garnett Rd Ste 110
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918)628-3700 3.10543 - 465 students | 3.20 Mi3138 S Garnett
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918)627-8074 3.20465
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