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Durham Technical Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Durham, North Carolina, Durham Technical Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Durham Technical Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Durham Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Durham Technical Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Durham Technical Community College is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 69% at Durham Technical Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,958

Cost of attendance at Durham Technical Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,566

Cost of attendance at Durham Technical Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Durham Technical Community College received on average $6,181 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,181
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 82 42% $8,499 $696,896
Other Federal Grant 93 47% $8,569 $796,925
State Grant/Scholarships 39 20% $2,131 $83,111
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 132 67% $1,106 $146,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 166 84% $6,181 $1,026,036

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Durham Technical Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Durham Technical Community College students is 26.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.1%.

26.4%

  • asian 30.8% 4 students
  • African American 17.0% 8 students
  • white 30.0% 21 students
  • unknown 18.2% 2 students
  • hispanic 30.8% 16 students
  • International Students 36.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

Durham Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Durham Technical Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training

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