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Tyler Junior College

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX · City · 9,087 students
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$10,206
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
27%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$38,140
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Tyler Junior College (TJC) in East Texas is renowned as one of the state's premier comprehensive community colleges, recognized for its seamless university transfer pathways and select baccalaureate degree offerings. The college excels particularly in nursing and health sciences, dental hygiene, and technical trades, supported by modern training facilities and strong regional healthcare partnerships. Students enjoy a uniquely vibrant, university-like campus culture complete with traditional residential dorms, competitive NJCAA athletic programs, and the world-famous Apache Belles dance team. This distinct blend of full-scale campus amenities and affordable, open-access education makes TJC an ideal launching pad for both career-focused and transfer-bound students.

Wikipedia:Tyler Junior College (TJC) is a public community college in Tyler, Texas. It is one of the largest community colleges in the state, with an enrollment of more than 12,000 credit students and an additional 20,000 continuing education enrollments annually. Its West campus includes continuing education and workforce training programs and TJC North in Lindale, Texas offers general education classes, nursing programs, and the veterinary technician associate of applied science. The college also operates locations in Jacksonville and Rusk. TJC offers Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Arts, specialized baccalaureate degrees, and certificate programs.

Location
Tyler, TX, 75701 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
109 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$2,400$4,512
Housing & food (on campus)$9,458$9,458
Books & supplies$1,000$1,000
Cost of attendance$16,654$22,230
Average net price$10,206Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$4,512
In-state: $2,400
Housing & food (on campus)$9,458
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$22,230
In-state: $16,654
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $10,206
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: tjc.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
Tyler Junior College’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$5,752
Housing$5,940
Food$3,600
Books & supplies$1,058
Personal expenses$3,600
Transportation$2,280
Total published by the school$22,230
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,425
$30–48k
$9,542
$48–75k
$11,659
$75–110k
$14,172
$110k+
$15,517
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
27%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
0%
Back for yr 2
60%
Transferred
29%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
29% graduated · 30% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 39% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,789
10 yrs after entry$38,140
Debt
Median at graduation$11,995
Monthly payment$127
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$10.6k
90th percentile$18,500
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$27,160
Independent
31%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
47%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
28%
Black
17%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$33,789
After 10 yrs
$38,140
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions20
Health and Medical Administrative Services10
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$105M
Full-time faculty
61%
Faculty salary
$6,299/mo
Teaching spend
$4,683
per student
Federal loans
19%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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