Tri-County Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Murphy, North Carolina, Tri-County 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 Tri-County 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.

Tri-County 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 10-to-1, Tri-County Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tri-County Community College is reported to be 32%, 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 retention rate of students at Tri-County Community College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Tri-County Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,363

Cost of attendance at Tri-County Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,507

Cost of attendance at Tri-County 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, 97 of freshman students at Tri-County Community College received on average $6,067 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.

$6,067

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	47	70%	$6,645	$312,301
Other Federal Grant	65	97%	$5,742	$373,215
State Grant/Scholarships	10	15%	$1,461	$14,609
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	6	9%	$1,083	$6,500
Total Grant & Scholarships	65	97%	$6,067	$394,324

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tri-County 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 Tri-County Community College students is 32.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.6%.

32.3%

white 31.7% 19 students

Service Offerings

Tri-County 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

Tri-County 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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