The primary mission and purpose of Durham Technical Community College are to provide postsecondary education that prepares students for careers in vocational and technical fields, the first two years of a baccalaureate degree to prepare students for professional careers, basic skills and general education programs that enable students to live productive lives, and skills development courses that meet workforce training needs of the residents and employers of Durham and Orange counties. The college seeks to inspire an active desire for lifelong learning and knowledge that will serve them well in the global workplace. Financially and geographically, Durham Tech provides an educational opportunity not otherwise available to area adults.
As a community-based institution, Durham Technical Community College provides educational opportunities for area residents and uses state and local resources for students' learning activities. Community service is a continuing focus for the college's programs and activities.
As a student-centered organization, Durham Tech employs an "open door with guided placement" policy to provide students a full range of educational opportunities while maximizing their chances of success. Specifically, Durham Tech attempts to accept individuals wherever they are educationally and strives to provide them with opportunities to pursue educational programs and services that assist them in clarifying and attaining their career goals.
Durham Technical Community College (often DTCC or Durham Tech) is a public two-year accredited institution of higher education and technical training school located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Durham Tech's main campus is near to downtown Durham, Research Triangle Park, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The college also offers instruction at centers in northern Durham County and in Orange County. Some Durham Tech classes are taught on Chapel Hill High School and Orange High School campuses.
Durham Tech serves over 21,000 students with credit, non-credit, adult, and continuing education offerings. Durham Tech offers career programs leading to over 55 degrees, certificates, and diplomas and university transfer programs. As of 2004, the school boasted 510 faculty members and 5,663 matriculated students.
A large portion of DTCC's students are part-time. In order to give them flexibility, DTCC has a large distance education program, offering numerous online courses and telecourses.
DTCC is a charter member of the North Carolina Community College System, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
On September 5, 1961, the institution was founded as Durham Industrial Education Center. On March 30, 1965, the institution changed its name to Durham Technical Institute, at the specification of the State Board of Education. On July 22, 1986, the institution changed its name to Durham Technical Community College, when the North Carolina General Assembly approved Durham Tech’s request to add a university transfer program.
A 19.6-acre campus in Hillsborough, North Carolina is currently in development, and will accommodate as many as 2,500 students when completed.
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| Percent of Students International: | 9% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,308 | $ 7,068 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,264 | $ 7,024 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 44 | $ 44 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,700 | 51% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 500 | 11% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 450 | 2% | |
Any Aid: |
52% |
