Texarkana College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Texarkana College is a public community college in Texarkana, Texas, enrolling about 1,502 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,812 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,476. Student demographics in federal data include White (51.3%) and Black or African American (29.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,476
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,812 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,502 44.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.84%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,201
- Room & Board: $12,483 annual estimate
Texarkana College: what the data shows
Common questions about Texarkana College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texarkana College?
Texarkana College is located in Texarkana, TX (ZIP 75599).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Texarkana College public or private?
Texarkana College is a Public institution.
How much does Texarkana College cost?
Published tuition: $2,476 in-state, $5,332 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,812.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,996 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,865 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,907 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,162 |
| $110,001+ | $15,660 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,904.
How big is Texarkana College?
Total enrollment: 1,502 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,201 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texarkana College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.84%.
First-year retention: 44.7%.
What do graduates of Texarkana College earn?
Median earnings: $30,371 six years after entry; $34,647 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
26.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texarkana College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (177 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (113 completions)
- General Studies (96 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (82 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (66 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (55 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (43 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (38 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (38 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (35 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texarkana College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 46.84%; median earnings $34,647 at 10 years; net price $8,812. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,476
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texarkana College was $2,476.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,812
2024 Value
In 2024 Texarkana College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,812.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,812 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$9,904 4-Year In-State Tuition
$21,328 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,483 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,678 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,637 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,548 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texarkana College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Texarkana College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Texarkana College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,330 | $5,030 | $8,707 |
| 2014 | $1,880 | $4,040 | $9,240 |
| 2015 | $1,952 | $1,952 | $8,392 |
| 2016 | $2,116 | $4,588 | $7,495 |
| 2017 | $2,116 | $4,588 | $6,942 |
| 2018 | $2,236 | $4,756 | $6,455 |
| 2019 | $2,308 | $4,972 | $6,394 |
| 2020 | $2,404 | $5,236 | $6,198 |
| 2021 | $2,404 | $5,236 | $5,383 |
| 2022 | $2,476 | $5,332 | $6,551 |
| 2023 | $2,476 | $5,332 | $7,236 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texarkana College reported total enrollment of about 1,502 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.3%), Black or African American (29.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%). About 26.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
44.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texarkana College in 2024 is 1,502 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,201 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
44.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 51.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.34% 100% Completion Time
46.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.34% of students graduating from Texarkana College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 94% male / 6% female
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 30% male / 70% female
- General Studies: 34% male / 66% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Texarkana College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$34,647 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
882.95% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texarkana College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 177 completions
2. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 113 completions
3. General Studies: 96 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 82 completions
5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 66 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 55 completions
7. Business/Commerce, General: 43 completions
8. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 38 completions
9. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 38 completions
Most popular programs at Texarkana College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texarkana College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texarkana College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,004
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,642
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texarkana College is a public institution located in Texarkana, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,502 students. Student body composition includes White (51.3%), Black or African American (29.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 46.84%. Approximately 26.30% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Texarkana, TX 75599
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Texarkana College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texarkana College located?
Texarkana College is located in Texarkana, TX.
How much does Texarkana College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,476 and average net price is $8,812 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,483 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texarkana College?
Texarkana College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,201 students, White (51.3%), Black or African American (29.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texarkana College?
About 47.4% of students at Texarkana College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Texarkana College earn?
Median earnings are $30,371 six years after entry and $34,647 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texarkana College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texarkana College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Texarkana College public or private?
Texarkana College is a public institution located in Texarkana, TX.
Is Texarkana College an HBCU?
No. Texarkana College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texarkana College a tribal college?
No. Texarkana College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Texarkana College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Texarkana College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.4%).
Is Texarkana College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Texarkana College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Texarkana, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.