School Highlights
Central Texas College serves 14,843 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 14,843 students
- In-state tuition: $2,790
- Out-state tuition: $6,270
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,080 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/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
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
1,080 staff
262 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Texas College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Central Texas College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,843 students
1,396 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
3,349 students
890 students

# Part-Time Students
11,494 students
4,022 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
148 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,349 students
890 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11,494 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
95 students
252 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
4%
6%

% Hispanic
30%
46%

% Black
25%
14%

% White
30%
26%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a

% Two or more races
5%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%

% Unknown races
4%
3%


Diversity Score
0.75
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1685%
0.5469%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,790 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,270 is more than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,790
$3,316

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,270
$5,750

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
84%

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,250
$10,765

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Texas College cost?
Central Texas College's tuition is approximately $2,790 for In-State students and $6,270 for Out-State students.
What is Central Texas College's ranking?
Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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