Tarrant County College District is a public community college located in Fort Worth, TX. It offers 134 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs).

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

The 2024 tuition & fees of Tarrant County College District is $3,402 for Texas residents and $8,235 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 40,131 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 6,668 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 Tarrant County College District. 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 -
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,402$8,235
Books & Supplies$1,719
Off-Campus Living Costs$15,233
Average Financial Aid$5,376
Cost of Attendance$20,354$25,187
After Financial Aid$14,978$19,811
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Tarrant County College District$3,402$8,235
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

Tarrant County College District 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 ProgramsNOT OFFERED1NOT OFFERED
Total Programs8153NOT 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
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician15 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic CommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences32 completers
82 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance119 completers
86 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 71 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation28 completers
17 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant17 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/Paralegal9 completers
25 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 4,102 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Library and Archives AssistingNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 38 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Geographic Information Science and Cartography3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Lineworker18 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 completers
23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician34 completers
33 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician36 completers
31 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew12 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MusicNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Long Term Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant18 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)13 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 completers
25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician4 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 completers
19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician8 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dietetic Technician9 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 344 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training21 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management133 completers
178 completers
NOT OFFERED
Transportation/Mobility ManagementNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping25 completers
25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration28 completers
31 completers
NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 40,131 students at Tarrant County College District including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 14,506 male students and 21,758 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
Total36,2645,85730,407
Male Students14,5062,77111,735
Female Students21,7583,08618,672

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 40,131 total students, 14,962 students enrolled through distance learning (6,668 students enrolled exclusively and 8,294 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment40,131
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses6,668
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses8,294
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses25,169

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Tarrant County College District.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TX
Phone817-515-8223
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,402
Out-of-State$8,235
Student Population »40,131 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »21%
Transfer-out Rate18%
Retention Rate72% (Full-time)
62% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,376
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)