North Central Texas College

1525 W California Street
Gainesville, TX 76240
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

North Central Texas College serves 7,653 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,653 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,448
  • Out-state tuition: $3,816
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

North Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 678 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Central Texas 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
678 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of North Central Texas College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The North Central Texas College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,653 students
3,803 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,646 students
788 students
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# Part-Time Students
6,007 students
3,015 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
615 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,646 students
784 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,007 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
4%
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% Asian
9%
12%
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% Hispanic
n/a
9%
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% Black
22%
40%
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% White
4%
6%
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% Hawaiian
56%
24%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.63
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2111%
0.5294%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,600
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,448 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,816 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 40% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,448
$3,316
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$5,750
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,454
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Central Texas College cost?
North Central Texas College's tuition is approximately $2,448 for In-State students and $3,816 for Out-State students.
What is North Central Texas College's ranking?
North Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,653 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,448
  • Out-state tuition: $3,816
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Texas is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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