- 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 63,140 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 63,140 students
- In-state tuition: $2,064
- Out-state tuition: $4,920
- Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
2,930 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tarrant County College District has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Tarrant County College District diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
63,140 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
13,550 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
49,590 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
631 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
13,550 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
49,590 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
34%
46%
% Black
18%
14%
% White
29%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2103%
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)
$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 39% 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 40% 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: 2024 (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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