TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT (TCC)
- 1500 Houston St
- Fort Worth, TX 76102
- OPEID College Code: 00362600
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- General Phone: (817) 515-5100
- Interim Chancellor: Erma Johnson Hadley
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 44,355
- College Alias: TCC
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Built in 1965 under the name Tarrant County Junior College, the Tarrant County College District (TCC) is now comprised of five campuses and is the sixth largest college in the state of Texas. TCC is comprised of the Northeast Campus in Hurst, Southeast Campus in Arlington, and the Northwest, South, and Trinity campuses in Fort Worth. As of 2009, enrollment has reached a total of 44,000 students in the various associate degrees and technical courses available across all TCC campuses.
This two-year college was established to provide higher education to students within Tarrant county through affordable tuition and an open admissions policy. Programs in Business, Music, Communication, Computer Science, and Engineering are among those being offered on campus and via the Distance Learning curriculum. Opportunities for studying overseas are available in Italy, France, Mexico, and Austria.
Continuing Education forms part of TCC's framework. Various courses in job skills improvement, English proficiency, and other special programs are offered for local businesses and individuals. Developmentally challenged students can likewise avail of vocational training and programs for academic enrichment. The College for Kids summer program provides three weeks of classes for children in second to eighth grade each year while those in high school are encouraged to earn college credits under the Dual Enrollment program.
TCC provides academic advisement and career guidance, in the aim to prepare its students for pursuing four-year degrees in other universities. Other student services include disability support, tutorials, and financial aid. Students can join a number of organizations and avail of wellness programs at the college's recreation facilities.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Website
- www.tccd.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 42%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 8% | 33% | 20% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,329 | $3,618 | $1,615 | $844 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.2% | 10.7% | 9.8% |
| Number in Default | 197 | 191 | 170 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,920 | 1,777 | 1,718 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,752 | $1,752 | $1,512 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,960 | $3,960 | $3,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,409 | $1,341 | $1,310 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,134 | $5,839 | $5,704 |
| Other Expenses | $4,072 | $3,876 | $3,787 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,072 | $3,876 | $3,787 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,609 | $2,541 | $2,510 |
| In-State | $3,161 | $3,093 | $2,822 |
| Out of State | $5,369 | $5,301 | $4,910 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $12,815 | $12,256 | $12,001 |
| In-State | $13,367 | $12,808 | $12,313 |
| Out of State | $15,575 | $15,016 | $14,401 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,681 | $6,417 | $6,297 |
| In-State | $7,233 | $6,969 | $6,609 |
| Out of State | $9,441 | $9,177 | $8,697 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 44,355 Undergraduate: 44,355
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 18,527 Female: 25,828
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 18,527 Female: 25,828
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 15,861 Part-Time: 28,494
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,861 Part-Time: 28,494
| Number | Percent | |
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| Non-Resident Alien | 451 | 1% |
| American Indian | 201 | 0.5% |
| Black | 7,154 | 16% |
| Asian | 2,753 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9,125 | 21% |
| White | 24,568 | 55% |
| Unknown | 103 | 0.2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3,547 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 10,305 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,746 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,534 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,997 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3,415 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,530 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,933 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,235 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 113 | 0.3% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,209 | 1,890 | 1,319 |
| Faculty Status | 1,904 | 664 | 1,240 |
| Tenured Faculty | 254 | 254 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,904 | 664 | 1,240 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,904 | 664 | 1,240 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 100 | 100 | - |
| Other Professionals | 235 | 234 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 970 | 892 | 78 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 424 | 386 | 38 |
| Skilled Crafts | 56 | 56 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 164 | 164 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,046 (642) | $58,993 (285) | $57,290 (357) |
| Professor | $68,004 (71) | $68,411 (38) | $67,536 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $61,576 (142) | $61,016 (70) | $62,121 (72) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,929 (139) | $61,897 (64) | $60,103 (75) |
| Instructor | $52,497 (290) | $52,929 (113) | $52,222 (177) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,367 (18) | $80,954 (9) | $77,780 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $88,226 (9) | $88,730 (5) | $87,596 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,270 (7) | $66,550 (3) | $71,310 (4) |
| Instructor | $74,840 (2) | $85,284 (1) | $64,396 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,234 (660) | $59,215 (294) | $57,446 (366) |
| Professor | $68,004 (71) | $68,411 (38) | $67,536 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $62,208 (151) | $61,788 (75) | $62,623 (76) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,725 (146) | $61,564 (67) | $60,014 (79) |
| Instructor | $52,557 (292) | $53,076 (114) | $52,225 (178) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 7% |
| Female | 8% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 18% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 6% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| White | 8% |
| Unknown | - |
- Reviewed on: April 09, 2010
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