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Tarrant County College District

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Fort Worth, Texas, TCCD 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 Tarrant County College District 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.

Tarrant County College District 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 TCCD is reported to be 20%, 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 62% at TCCD 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

$3,402

Cost of attendance at Tarrant County College District 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

$8,235

Cost of attendance at Tarrant County College District 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, 53 of freshman students at Tarrant County College District received on average $4,793 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.

$4,793
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 849 39% $5,551 $4,713,035
Other Federal Grant 849 39% $5,769 $4,897,516
State Grant/Scholarships 168 8% $3,048 $512,004
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 143 7% $981 $140,247
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,158 53% $4,793 $5,549,767

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tarrant County College District 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 Tarrant County College District students is 20.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.4%.

20.5%

  • asian 30.9% 77 students
  • African American 14.7% 79 students
  • white 19.9% 266 students
  • unknown 14.6% 8 students
  • hispanic 21.7% 358 students
  • Mixed Race 19.0% 29 students

Service Offerings

Tarrant County College District provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tarrant County College District 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

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

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