Trinity Valley Community College is located in the small Texas town of Athens, and is perfect for students who want to pursue higher education goals, but without the typical big city surroundings.
This vocational institution serves as host to a staggering 7700 strong student body. This is not so surprising, considering its incredibly affordable in-state annual tuition rates of only $900 a year.
However, out of state students will find the costs of tuition quite a bit more costly, priced at nearly $3200 per school year. This is worth noting because of TVCC’s location, which is a bit off the beaten trail and deep in the heart of Texas. Trinity Valley Community College does offer room and board options for students, which sets the college apart from many other community colleges.
Academic options available to students at TVCC include a diverse range of majors, including applied horticulture, business administration and management, computer and information services, drafting and design technology, auto body and collision technology, legal administrative assistant, and much, much more.
The diverse range of higher education needs, for this rural community college's thousands of enrolled students are handled by an experienced teaching staff of over 400 faculty members.
For those students who desire more stringent physical activity than long and leisurely walks through the country, Trinity Valley offers a suite of team sports for students sports enthusiasts, including football, softball, volleyball, and even a men's basketball team known for regularly making it to, and often winning, nationals.
For more information on TVCC, check out their official website, located here.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,300. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $1,000-$1,200
- Out-of-State: $3,400-$4,032
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $34-$41 per unit
- Out-of-State: $110-$130 per unit
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 | 74% | $5,254 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 29% | $4,432 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Trinity Valley Community College may offer services like:
- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for TVCC, versus those community colleges in Texas, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
| TVCC | Henderson County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 23.1% | - | 16.5% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20.7% | - | 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 1985)
- 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.
Get more information about the programs offered by Trinity Valley Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Horticulture (A, C)
- Farm and Ranch Management (A, C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Data Entry Technology (A, C)
- Accounting (A, C)
- Administrative Assistant (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (A, C)
- Computer Programming
Construction Trades
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation (A, C)
- Masonry (A)
Engineering Technology
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) (A, C)
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology (C)
- Mechanical Technology Technician (A, C)
- Cad Drafting
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting cad
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Medical Executive Assistant (A, C)
- EMT & Paramedic (A, C)
- Surgical Technologist (A, C)
- Medical Transcription (C)
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (A, C)
- Auto Body (C)
- Auto Mechanic (C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (C)
- Nail Technician (C)
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A, C)
- Fire Science (A, C)
- Corrections Officer
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (A)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Trinity Valley Community College.
- Eastfield College in Mesquite, TX (64 miles away)
- Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, TX (76 miles away)
- Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch, TX (78 miles away)
- Hill College in Hillsboro, TX (80 miles away)
- Panola College in Carthage, TX (82 miles away)