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North Central Texas College

1525 W California Street
Gainesville, TX 76240

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School Highlights

North Central Texas College serves 11,191 students (30% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 11,191 students
In-state tuition: $2,448
Out-state tuition: $3,816
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 49%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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

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

Institution Control

Public

Private, for profit

Total Faculty

678 staff

262 staff

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School Calendar

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Student Body

The student population of North Central Texas College has grown by 16% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.

The North Central Texas College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.

Total Enrollment

11,191 students

1,396 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

23:1

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# Full-Time Students

3,368 students

890 students

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# Part-Time Students

7,823 students

4,022 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

111 students

403 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

3,368 students

890 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

40 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

7,823 students

4,022 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

47 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

140 students

252 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

25%

46%

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% Black

10%

14%

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% White

51%

26%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.66

0.70

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

0.1962%

0.5469%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.3357%

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 46% 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 46% 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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 11,191 students
In-state tuition: $2,448
Out-state tuition: $3,816
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 49%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 of 0.70, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. 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.