School Overview
Tarrant County College (TCC), also known as Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is a two-year community college located in Tarrant County, Texas the serves the greater Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. TCC awards three degree designations, which include the Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate of Arts in Teaching. TCC was recently recognized as one of the largest community college in Texas. Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is made up of the TCC central office and its five campuses. TCC offers several online learning programs and has developed an open source E-learning Web application.
General Information
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Admission Office 1500 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102-6599 (817) 515-8223 Fax: (817) 515-5283 [email protected] Contact: Suzanne Carter Director of Admissions Services |
Main Address 1500 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102-6524 (817) 515-8223 www.tccd.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 39,597 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $1,512 | $1,752 | $1,752 | $1,752 | 0.00% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,341 | $1,409 | $1,409 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $2,822 | $3,093 | $3,161 | $3,161 | 0.00% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,619 | 42% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,480 | 39% | $5,928,947 | $4,006 |
| • Federal grants | 1,261 | 33% | $4,562,923 | $3,618 |
| • Pell grants | 1,261 | 33% | $4,162,208 | $3,301 |
| • Other federal grants | 622 | 16% | $400,715 | $644 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 765 | 20% | $1,235,169 | $1,615 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 155 | 4% | $130,855 | $844 |
| Student loan aid | 312 | 8% | $1,038,575 | $3,329 |
| • Federal student loans | 312 | 8% | $1,038,575 | $3,329 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | PhD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 3284 | 933 |
| Agriculture | – | – | – | 3 | 2 |
| Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations | – | – | – | 3 | 2 |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | – | – | – | 175 | 273 |
| Accounting Technology/technician and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | 24 | 73 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Programs | – | – | – | 25 | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | 25 | 13 |
| Business/commerce | – | – | – | 80 | 92 |
| Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Fashion Merchandising | – | – | – | – | 7 |
| Hospitality Administration/management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | – | – | – | – | – |
| Real Estate | – | – | – | 4 | 53 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | – | – | – | 11 | 3 |
| Small Business Administration/management | – | – | – | 3 | 3 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | – | – | – | 3 | 5 |
| Communications Technologies/technicians and Support Services | – | – | – | 8 | 1 |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prepress/desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | – | – | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/technician | – | – | – | 8 | 1 |
| Computing and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 49 | 78 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 14 | 13 |
| Computer Programming/programmer | – | – | – | 13 | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | – | – | – | 22 | 58 |
| Web Page, Digital/multimedia and Information Resources Design | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Education | – | – | – | 48 | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | – | – | – | 34 | – |
| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | 13 | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 55 | 94 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 6 | 12 |
| Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology | – | – | – | 5 | 2 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 5 | 11 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | 18 | 5 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 5 | 7 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 8 | 46 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/technician | – | – | – | 5 | 10 |
| Quality Control Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robotics Technology/technician | – | – | – | 3 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | – | – | – | 5 | 20 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | – | – | – | 5 | 20 |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | – | – | 343 | 122 |
| Dental Assisting/assistant | – | – | – | – | 22 |
| Dental Hygiene/hygienist | – | – | – | 26 | – |
| Dietitian Assistant | – | – | – | 13 | 26 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | 5 | 23 |
| Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/coder | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pharmacy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | 16 | – |
| Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technician | – | – | – | 15 | 23 |
| Radiologic Technology/science – Radiographer | – | – | – | 29 | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 205 | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | – | – | – | 26 | – |
| Surgical Technology/technologist | – | – | – | – | 18 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 27 | 139 |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | – | 69 |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | – | – | – | 19 | – |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/technician | – | – | – | 8 | 70 |
| Human Services | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Public Administration | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | – | – | 41 | 10 |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | – | – | – | 41 | 10 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 2459 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 2459 | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | 27 | 136 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/technician | – | – | – | 11 | 95 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Autobody/collision and Repair Technology/technician | – | – | – | 3 | 25 |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | 9 | 10 |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | 17 | 3 |
| Culinary Arts/chef Training | – | – | – | 17 | 3 |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | 2 | 19 |
| Welding Technology/welder | – | – | – | 2 | 19 |
| Social Sciences | – | – | – | 2 | 11 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | – | – | – | 2 | 11 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 16 | 1 |
| Graphic Design | – | – | – | 16 | 1 |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 6 | 22 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Child Care Provider/assistant | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Child Development | – | – | – | 6 | 2 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/management | – | – | – | – | – |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Special requirements for nursing and allied health programs, honors program, and certain automotive programs; must submit separate application and meet highly selective admission criteria. |
Undergraduate Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Horticultural Services A,C Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Communications Technologies Communications Technologies – General A,C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A,C Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology A,C Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A,C Foreign Language & Literature Sign Language Interpretation A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Dental Assistance C Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Aircraft Mechanics A,C Public Administration & Services Public Administration A,C Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Tarrant County College District Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (817) 515-8223 |
| Website: | www.tccd.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.tccd.edu/admission/how-to-apply/ |
| Address: | 1500 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6524 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 50,519 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 22 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 38,839 (77% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $3,402 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,235 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 62% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,458 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Tarrant County College District Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Tarrant County College District.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10 | 5 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 6 | 2 | |||
| Education | 3 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 10 | 6 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 4 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 14 | 10 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | 4 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 73 | 46 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Tarrant County College District and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $3,402 |
| Out-of-state | $8,235 |
| Books and supplies | $1,605 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,474 | 62% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,393 | 60% | $4,458 |
| Student loan aid | 296 | 7% | $5,271 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 17,622 | 34% | $4,023 |
| Federal student loans | 7,957 | 16% | $3,022 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Tarrant County College District. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Tarrant County College District students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Tarrant County College District Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 50,519 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 50,519 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Tarrant County College District Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
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