Texarkana College

2500 N Robison Rd, Texarkana, TX

Texarkana College is located in Texarkana, Texas. TC serves the twin cities of Texarkana located on each side of the Texas-Arkansas Border. The school was founded in 1927 and the school experienced steady growth in enrollment until the end of World War II. After the war, it became apparent to the school administration that returning veterans would require the expansion of the schools facilities and services.

In the late 1950's the school separated from the Texarkana public school system. By doing so, TC established its own board of trustees to run independently. The next inflection point for the school came in the early seventies.

In 1971, the school formed a formal partnership with Texas A&M University Texarkana. A partnership of this nature allowed Texarkana College to offer a wider range of service s and educational opportunities in east Texas. Today the school enrolls over 5000 students annually and is expected to grow further in the years to come.

Academics

Texarkana College offers a large number of programs designed to provide academic transfer opportunities or allow students to obtain career or technical training. Academic transfer programs assist students in the process of earning a bachelor's degree by allowing them to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education.

Once completes, students may apply to any four year institution to finish their degree. Students are encouraged to meet with academic advisor to plan their curriculum and achieve a higher probability of admission to the college or university of their choosing.

Career and technical training programs provide the skills and abilities necessary to become professionals in the workforce. These programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competence in their area of study.

Graduates will be able to seek work opportunities at the entry level immediately after graduation. Such programs provide a comprehensive education through traditional classroom education and if necessary through practical labs.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

As a two year open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for admission will be accepted once they have submitted an application for admission. Students must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent.

For students that have reached 18 years of age lacking a diploma or equivalent will enter the school on probationary status requiring a higher level of academic success in order to remain in school initially. Once admitted, students should meet with an academic advisor to plan their curriculum and outline goals. Registration takes place prior to the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants and scholarships. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used by the school to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students should submit the FAFSA prior to the priority deadlines for financial aid listed on the school's financial aid website. Students must reapply for aid every year.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,300. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

The estimated tuition range is around $1,200-$1,400 per year
Per unit charges are around $53 for part time students

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	84%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	80%	$4,624
Receiving Student Loans	32%	$5,726

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Texarkana College may provide services to students like:

Online classes
Night and weekend classes available
Remedial instructional courses
Counseling assistance
Student employment
Assisting students to find work

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares this school against community colleges in Texas.

	Texarkana College	Bowie County	Texas
Graduation Rate	22.7%	-	16.5%
Transfer-out Rate	7.8%	-	20.8%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1966)
- See a list of all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Texas

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.