Cisco College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Cisco College is a public certificate and vocational school in Cisco, Texas, enrolling about 1,620 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 $9,624 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,710. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,092 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,710
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,624 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,620 51.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.81%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 53.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 49.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,228
- Room & Board: $5,366 annual estimate
Cisco College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cisco College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cisco College?
Cisco College is located in Cisco, TX (ZIP 76437).
Is Cisco College public or private?
Cisco College is a Public institution.
How much does Cisco College cost?
Published tuition: $4,710 in-state, $7,140 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,624.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,287 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,069 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,586 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,228 |
| $110,001+ | $15,838 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,840.
How big is Cisco College?
Total enrollment: 1,620 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,228 students.
About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cisco College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.81%.
First-year retention: 66.8%.
What do graduates of Cisco College earn?
Median earnings: $34,134 six years after entry; $39,092 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
25.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cisco College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (322 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (119 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (64 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (48 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (48 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (19 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (17 completions)
- Real Estate (17 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cisco College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.81%; median earnings $39,092 at 10 years; net price $9,624. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,710
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cisco College was $4,710.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,624
2024 Value
In 2024 Cisco College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,624.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$38,496 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,624 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,840 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,560 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,366 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,339 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,415 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$45,660 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cisco College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.43% 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 Cisco 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 Cisco 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 | $3,060 | $3,960 | $7,434 |
| 2014 | $3,360 | $4,260 | $6,884 |
| 2015 | $3,510 | $4,410 | $7,877 |
| 2016 | $3,810 | $4,710 | $7,581 |
| 2017 | $3,810 | $4,710 | $8,457 |
| 2018 | $3,810 | $4,710 | $8,224 |
| 2019 | $3,810 | $4,800 | $8,650 |
| 2020 | $3,810 | $4,860 | $7,983 |
| 2021 | $3,810 | $5,010 | $6,984 |
| 2022 | $4,110 | $5,310 | $5,917 |
| 2023 | $4,110 | $5,760 | $9,099 |
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
Cisco College reported total enrollment of about 1,620 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.8%), Hispanic or Latino (29.1%), and Black or African American (13.5%). About 25.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
51.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cisco College in 2024 is 1,620 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,228 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.8%
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 44.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.17% 100% Completion Time
29.81% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.17% of students graduating from Cisco College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- Child Care Provider/Assistant: 0% male / 100% 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 Cisco College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$39,092 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
915.48% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cisco College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 322 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 119 completions
3. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 64 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 48 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 48 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 19 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 17 completions
8. Real Estate: 17 completions
9. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Cisco College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cisco College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cisco College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,165
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,364
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cisco College is a public institution located in Cisco, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Child Care Provider/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 1,620 students. Student body composition includes White (44.8%), Hispanic or Latino (29.1%), Black or African American (13.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.81%. Approximately 25.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Cisco, TX 76437
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.81% graduation rate at Cisco 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 Cisco College located?
Cisco College is located in Cisco, TX.
How much does Cisco College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,710 and average net price is $9,624 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,366 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cisco College?
Cisco College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,228 students, White (44.8%), Hispanic or Latino (29.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cisco College?
About 44.4% of students at Cisco College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cisco College earn?
Median earnings are $34,134 six years after entry and $39,092 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cisco College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cisco College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Cisco College public or private?
Cisco College is a public institution located in Cisco, TX.
Is Cisco College an HBCU?
No. Cisco College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cisco College a tribal college?
No. Cisco College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cisco College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Cisco College reports 29.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Cisco College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cisco 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.