Texas College is a residential, coeducational, historically African American, baccalaureate degree-granting liberal arts college founded in 1894 by a group of ministers interested in offering a quality education to African American youth. It operates under the auspices of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The institution seeks to provide a program of educational study and experiences designed to contribute to the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual development of each student. It seeks to provide a system of student support services that will greatly enhance the probability of student success.
Texas College attempts to develop individuals who are critical thinkers prepared to function effectively in the information age, and who become concerned, active participants in all facets of society, making positive contributions toward the betterment of the global communities.
Texas College has an �open admissions� policy that permits it to serve a broad-based, traditional and non-traditional student clientele. Many of these students are African American and first-generation college students needing academic reinforcement. The College seeks to address the support needs of all students by providing a comprehensive enrichment program designed to enhance academic performance and development.
Texas College is an institution dedicated to meeting the educational and developmental needs of its student clientele. It achieves its mission through faculty teaching, scholarship, and service activities on campus, in the community, and in the world.
Texas College is a historically black four-year college located in Tyler, Texas that is affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. The school was established by CME ministers in 1894 and briefly changed its name to Phillips University from 1909 to 1912.
Texas College offers bachelor's degree programs in art, biology, business administration, computer science, English, education, history, mathematics, music, physical education, political science, liberal studies, social work and sociology. Also available are Associate of Arts degrees in early childhood education and general studies, as well as an alternative certification teacher education program for people with bachelor's degrees.
The Steers and Lady Steers teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' Red River Athletic Conference in baseball, volleyball, softball, track, and men's and women's basketball. Its football program, revived as an official sport in 2004, is a member of the Central States Football League.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 60% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Red River Athletic Conference) Basketball (Red River Athletic Conference) Baseball (Red River Athletic Conference) Track (Red River Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 7,700 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 7,680 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 20 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 5,000 | 83% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,500 | 68% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,000 | 24% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,500 | 65% | |
Any Aid: |
95% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
