Tarrant County College District
1500 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Description
Tarrant County College District, a comprehensive two-year institution established in 1965, is dedicated to providing quality education that exceeds the expectations of the people of Tarrant County. Accordingly, the mission is as follows:Tarrant County College provides affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning.
Role and Scope
The College implements its mission through a clearly defined set of programs, services, and partnerships that include:
* University transfer programs;
* Workforce education programs;
* Technical programs;
* Developmental courses;
* Adult literacy courses;
* Continuing education and community services;
* An extensive curriculum; a highly qualified, enthusiastic, innovative, faculty and staff; appropriate technology, equipment, and learning resources; diverse modes of instruction and delivery; support services to foster student success; work and partnerships in support of the cultural and economic development of the community; and
* A commitment to institutional effectiveness-an ongoing process of self-examination, self-improvement, and an unending pursuit of excellence.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$1,752
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,960
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
44,355
Students
- Total Students
- 44,355
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 35%
- Part-Time
- 65%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 16%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 55%
- Latino
- 20%
- Other
- 3%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%