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Trinity Valley Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 394
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Athens, Texas, TVCC-Trinity Valley 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 Trinity Valley 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.

Trinity Valley 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 14-to-1, TVCC-Trinity Valley emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at TVCC-Trinity Valley is reported to be 24%, 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 49%.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,920

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

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

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,970

Cost of attendance at Trinity Valley Community 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 , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Trinity Valley Community College received on average $7,421 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.

$7,421
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 263 51% $7,199 $1,893,415
Other Federal Grant 316 61% $6,523 $2,061,214
State Grant/Scholarships 84 16% $2,062 $173,185
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 201 39% $2,692 $541,045
Total Grant & Scholarships 374 72% $7,421 $2,775,444

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Trinity Valley Community 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 Trinity Valley Community College students is 24.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.0%.

24.4%

  • African American 14.6% 21 students
  • white 26.1% 103 students
  • unknown 31.8% 7 students
  • hispanic 27.0% 27 students
  • International Students 22.2% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Trinity Valley 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

Trinity Valley 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

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