North Central Texas College
About North Central Texas College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
North Central Texas College teaches in Gainesville, near the Oklahoma line, and keeps dormitories. Nursing and teacher education are among its largest programs, and better than a quarter of its students move on to a four-year college.
Founded
1924
Location
Gainesville, Texas
Students
5,863
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
34.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,600
Out-of-state: $5,739
Avg Net Price
$6,587
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,809
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
34.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66%
Transfer Out
28%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$4.2K
Class Size
Large
The 34.9% graduation rate is below average, but 66% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,600
In-State
$5,739
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$6,102
Books & Supplies
$1,680
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,200
After Financial Aid
$6,587
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,439
Receive Grants
21.4%
Take Loans
20.3%
The total cost of attendance runs about $10,200/yr, including $6,102 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $6,587.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at North Central Texas College fund their education.
While in School
21.4%
Get Grants
Free money
20.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,229
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$119/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,250, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends North Central Texas College.
Gender
58.1%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,863
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42.6%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
22.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 42.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
5,863
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
North Central Texas College fields 5 varsity teams with 131 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
131
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
53% / 47%
70
Men
61
Women
3
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of North Central Texas Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,809
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$35K
833 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$65K
81 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$46K
43 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$59K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Information Science/Studies
$49K
23 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$27K
23 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $46K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.