North Central Texas College (NCTC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	134
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	21%

Located in Gainesville, Texas, NCTC 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 North Central Texas 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.

North Central Texas 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at NCTC is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 66% at NCTC 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
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,560

Cost of attendance at North Central Texas College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,080

Cost of attendance at North Central Texas 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.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at North Central Texas College received on average $4,231 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.

$4,231

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	167	32%	$2,869	$479,062
Other Federal Grant	181	35%	$3,013	$545,294
State Grant/Scholarships	63	12%	$3,575	$225,227
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	146	28%	$2,807	$409,852
Total Grant & Scholarships	279	54%	$4,231	$1,180,373

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Central Texas 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 North Central Texas College students is 21.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.0%.

21.1%

asian 27.3% 9 students
African American 15.9% 10 students
white 22.0% 122 students
hispanic 21.2% 59 students
International Students 20.4% 10 students
Mixed Race 14.6% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

North Central Texas College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Central Texas 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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