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Tyler Junior College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,103
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Tyler, Texas, TJC 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 Tyler Junior 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.

Tyler Junior 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at TJC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Texas is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at TJC is reported to be 22%, 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

$4,762

Cost of attendance at Tyler Junior 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

$5,482

Cost of attendance at Tyler Junior 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, 73 of freshman students at Tyler Junior College received on average $5,728 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.

$5,728
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,235 53% $5,528 $6,827,404
Other Federal Grant 1,235 53% $5,568 $6,875,904
State Grant/Scholarships 205 9% $3,205 $657,032
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 589 25% $3,549 $2,090,515
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,680 73% $5,728 $9,623,451

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tyler Junior 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 Tyler Junior College students is 21.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

21.7%

  • asian 29.2% 7 students
  • African American 13.6% 107 students
  • white 24.2% 239 students
  • unknown 22.2% 4 students
  • hawaiian 28.6% 2 students
  • hispanic 28.8% 145 students
  • International Students 39.3% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 18.8% 18 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Tyler Junior College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Tyler Junior 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

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • 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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