Grayson College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Grayson College is a public certificate and vocational school in Denison, Texas, serving roughly 3,075 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,880 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,052. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,873 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,052
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,880 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,075 49.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 103.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,605
- Room & Board: $8,832 annual estimate
Grayson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Grayson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Grayson College?
Grayson College is located in Denison, TX (ZIP 75020-8299).
Is Grayson College public or private?
Grayson College is a Public institution.
How much does Grayson College cost?
Published tuition: $3,052 in-state, $6,352 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,880.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,513 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,112 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,682 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,179 |
| $110,001+ | $13,518 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,208.
How big is Grayson College?
Total enrollment: 3,075 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,605 students.
About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Grayson College?
150%-time completion rate: 39.94%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of Grayson College earn?
Median earnings: $36,417 six years after entry; $40,873 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,250.
32.21% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Grayson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,025 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (167 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (119 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (97 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (76 completions)
- Pre-Nursing Studies (63 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (47 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (41 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (35 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (35 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Grayson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.94%; median earnings $40,873 at 10 years; net price $5,880. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,052
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Grayson College was $3,052.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,880
2024 Value
In 2024 Grayson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,880.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,520 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,880 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,208 4-Year In-State Tuition
$25,408 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,832 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,180 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,064 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$52,256 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Grayson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.88% 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 Grayson 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 Grayson 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 | $1,632 | $3,648 | $8,851 |
| 2014 | $1,632 | $3,648 | $6,941 |
| 2015 | $1,872 | $3,888 | $6,561 |
| 2016 | $1,956 | $3,972 | $8,554 |
| 2017 | $1,992 | $4,008 | $8,044 |
| 2018 | $2,040 | $4,056 | $8,904 |
| 2019 | $2,642 | $5,162 | $7,877 |
| 2020 | $2,702 | $5,312 | $3,053 |
| 2021 | $2,782 | $5,482 | $3,170 |
| 2022 | $2,872 | $5,692 | $2,446 |
| 2023 | $2,910 | $5,850 | $4,984 |
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
Grayson College reported total enrollment of about 3,075 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23.8%), and Black or African American (10.6%). About 32.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
49.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Grayson College in 2024 is 3,075 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,605 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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 57.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
39.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Grayson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 75% male / 25% 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 Grayson College.
Return on Investment
$12,250 Median Student Debt
$40,873 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1637.80% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Grayson College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,025 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 167 completions
3. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 119 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 97 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 76 completions
6. Pre-Nursing Studies: 63 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 47 completions
8. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 41 completions
9. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 35 completions
Most popular programs at Grayson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Grayson College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Grayson College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,078
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,110
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Grayson College is a public institution located in Denison, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Enrollment is approximately 3,075 students. Student body composition includes White (57.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23.8%), Black or African American (10.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.94%. Approximately 32.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Denison, TX 75020-8299
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.94% graduation rate at Grayson College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grayson College located?
Grayson College is located in Denison, TX.
How much does Grayson College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,052 and average net price is $5,880 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,832 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Grayson College?
Grayson College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,605 students, White (57.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Grayson College?
About 50.2% of students at Grayson College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Grayson College earn?
Median earnings are $36,417 six years after entry and $40,873 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Grayson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Grayson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,250.
Is Grayson College public or private?
Grayson College is a public institution located in Denison, TX.
Is Grayson College an HBCU?
No. Grayson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Grayson College a tribal college?
No. Grayson College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Grayson College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Grayson College does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.8%).
Is Grayson College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Grayson 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
- 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.