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Texas College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 602
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 31%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Tyler, Texas, Texas College is a private, non profit 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 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.

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 Texas College is reported to be 18%, 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 58%.

The retention rate of students at Texas College is 31% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Texas College do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,008

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,008

Cost of attendance at Texas College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Texas College received on average $3,861 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.

$3,861
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 61 40% $5,022 $306,334
Other Federal Grant 87 57% $4,118 $358,257
State Grant/Scholarships 44 29% $3,520 $154,896
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 3% $2,032 $8,129
Total Grant & Scholarships 135 88% $3,861 $521,282

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Texas College students is 18.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.0%.

18.1%

  • African American 19.6% 30 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Red River Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Red River Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Red River Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Texas College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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