Tulsa Community College has served Tulsa and the surrounding community since 1970. The largest two-year college in Oklahoma, TCC serves approximately 30,000 students per semester in credit and continuing education classes. TCC operates four campuses and a conference center situated strategically throughout the Tulsa metropolitan area with an annual budget of approximately $84 million. The College employs 2,712 people, including 275 full-time faculty and 843 adjunct faculty. For the sixth consecutive year, TCC is ranked in the top three percent of more than 1,150 community colleges nationally in the number of associate degrees awarded in all disciplines.
School Highlights
Tulsa Community College serves 14,428 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 87%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 14,428 students
In-state tuition: $2,820
Out-state tuition: $7,610
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 87%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Tulsa Community College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Tulsa Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,428 students
1,415 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
4,645 students
503 students
# Part-Time Students
9,783 students
912 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
980 students
270 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,645 students
470 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,783 students
811 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
13%
14%
% White
13%
13%
% Hawaiian
56%
55%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2547%
0.5652%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2508%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,820 is less than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,610 is less than the state average of $7,963. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,820
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,610
$7,963
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,535
$5,889
Acceptance Rate
n/a
55%
SAT Reading
n/a
387
SAT Math
n/a
475
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Since its inception, TCC has established a tradition of offering
students a personal approach to higher education, an education that
is designed to be practical and useful. You'll find incredible
academic quality at a reasonable cost at TCC, and a qualified,
dedicated faculty willing to work within your busy schedule. The
college offers academic excellence, flexibility and convenience in
scheduling, a state-of-the-art teaching environment. Tulsa
Community College awards three degrees -- Associate in Arts,
Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science, as well as
a variety of certificates of achievement -- all based on the
completion of our rigorous academic programs. Tulsa Community
College offers programs at our Metro, Northeast, Southeast, or West
campus. You'll complete an associate degree program -- with the
option for transferring to a senior institution to complete your
bachelor's degree. We also provide specialized instruction in
workforce development programs, and continuing education for your
job-training needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tulsa Community College cost?
Tulsa Community College's tuition is approximately $2,820 for In-State students and $7,610 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 14,428 students
In-state tuition: $2,820
Out-state tuition: $7,610
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 87%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
