- Tarrant County College District, a comprehensive two-year institution established in 1965, is dedicated to providing quality education that exceeds the expectations of the people of Tarrant County. Tarrant County College provides affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning.
School Highlights
Tarrant County College District serves 36,264 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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: 36,264 students
- In-state tuition: $2,064
- Out-state tuition: $4,920
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tarrant County College District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 2,930 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tarrant County College District
(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
2,930 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tarrant County College District has declined by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Tarrant County College District diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
36,264 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
5,857 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
30,407 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
326 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,857 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30,407 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
4%
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
32%
40%
% White
4%
6%
% Hawaiian
34%
24%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2048%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,064 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,920 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,064
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,920
$5,750
Tuition Notes
Per sem. hr. for in-
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,834
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Tarrant County College serves the citizens of Tarrant County, Texas. The college has five major campuses in the cities of Hurst (Northeast Campus), Fort Worth (Northwest, South and Trinity River campuses), and Arlington (Southeast Campus), with administrative offices in downtown Fort Worth at the May Owen Center. The college offers degrees and certificates in Business, Child Development/Education/Teaching, Computer Science, Radio & TV, Broadcasting, Journalism, Music, Speech and Communicaton. Offerings include day, evening, weekend, short-term, Internet and instructional television courses. The college offers Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs & Certificates of Completion, Associate in Arts Degree Programs & Certificates of Completion, Transitional Programs and Continuing Education Certificates (non-credit). The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tarrant County College District cost?
Tarrant County College District's tuition is approximately $2,064 for In-State students and $4,920 for Out-State students.
What is Tarrant County College District's ranking?
Tarrant County College District ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Tarrant County College District located?
Tarrant County College District is located in the Sundance Square neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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