North Central Texas College is a public community college located in Gainesville, TX. It offers 46 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 8 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of North Central Texas College is $4,680 for Texas residents and $7,200 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 7,360 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 2,960 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at North Central Texas College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - NCTC
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,680$7,200
Books & Supplies$1,680
On-Campus Living Costs$8,365
Off-Campus Living Costs$9,684
Average Financial Aid$3,580
Cost of Attendance$14,725$17,245
After Financial Aid$11,145$13,665
NCTC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
North Central Texas College$4,680$7,200
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,332$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

North Central Texas College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs26NOT OFFERED
Total Programs2125NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management16 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management15 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information Science/Studies3 completers
23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications16 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist50 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist25 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Technology/Technician13 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician6 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 833 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting87 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist10 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder29 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)18 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 81 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training84 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management21 completers
23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,360 students at North Central Texas College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,180 male students and 4,473 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total7,6531,6466,007
Male Students3,1807262,454
Female Students4,4739203,553

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 7,360 total students, 4,902 students enrolled through distance learning (2,960 students enrolled exclusively and 1,942 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment7,360
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,960
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,942
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,458

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for North Central Texas College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1525 W California Street, Gainesville, TX
Phone940-668-7731
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,680
Out-of-State$7,200
Student Population »7,360 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »19%
Transfer-out Rate29%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time)
53% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,580
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)