- North Central Texas College is a public community college in Gainesville, Texas. It serves Cooke County, Denton County, and Montague County, Texas.
School Highlights
North Central Texas College serves 8,106 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 8,106 students
- In-state tuition: $2,448
- Out-state tuition: $3,816
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 51%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
North Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 233 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
North Central Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
233 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Central Texas College has declined by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The North Central Texas College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,106 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
2,153 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
5,953 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
510 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,153 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,953 students
3,377 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
47%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
49%
25%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,600
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,448 is less than the state average of $3,340. The in-state tuition has declined by 46% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,816 is less than the state average of $5,798. The out-state tuition has declined by 46% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,448
$3,340
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$5,798
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,454
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does North Central Texas College cost?
North Central Texas College's tuition is approximately $2,448 for In-State students and $3,816 for Out-State students.
What is North Central Texas College's ranking?
North Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition.
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