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Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, TX 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 212
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in Mount Pleasant, Texas, NTCC 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 Northeast Texas 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.

Northeast Texas 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at NTCC is reported to be 33%, 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 retention rate of students at NTCC is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NTCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,009

Cost of attendance at Northeast Texas Community College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,449

Cost of attendance at Northeast Texas 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.

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Northeast Texas Community College received on average $5,913 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.

$5,913
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 241 64% $4,747 $1,143,954
Other Federal Grant 243 65% $5,195 $1,262,304
State Grant/Scholarships 54 14% $3,174 $171,399
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 212 57% $2,191 $464,486
Total Grant & Scholarships 321 86% $5,913 $1,898,189

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northeast Texas 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 Northeast Texas Community College students is 32.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.9%.

32.8%

  • asian 66.7% 4 students
  • African American 16.0% 4 students
  • white 30.5% 54 students
  • hispanic 38.3% 54 students
  • International Students 25.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 22.2% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northeast Texas Community 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

Northeast Texas 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

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training