North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX 76240-4699
About North Central Texas College
North Central Texas College is a public community college in Gainesville, Texas, serving roughly 5,863 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,587 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,600. Student demographics in federal data include White (47.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- North Central Texas College charges 35% below the national public median tuition ($3,600).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Texas median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 34.93%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,809.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at North Central Texas College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1639% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Texas College | $3,600 | $6,587 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is North Central Texas College really?
Key findings
- North Central Texas College charges 35% below the national public median tuition ($3,600).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Texas median net price.
North Central Texas College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $3,600
Finding North Central Texas College charges 35% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $3,600. That is 35% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at North Central Texas College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at North Central Texas College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at North Central Texas College is $6,587.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,587 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,444 below the Texas median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $8,384 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At North Central Texas College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
North Central Texas College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for North Central Texas College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$3,600
Out-of-state tuition
$5,739
Avg. net price
$6,587
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,439 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,505 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,059 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,250 |
| $110,001+ | $10,096 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,400. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What North Central Texas College is known for
Top program completions
- General Studies651
- Welding Technology/Welder110
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse83
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting67
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training63
See earnings & programs for more.
Is North Central Texas College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
North Central Texas College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for North Central Texas College.
Campus
Location
Gainesville, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 76240-4699
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.4× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
5,863
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 12,214
- Full-time share
- 36%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 21.43%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for North Central Texas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North Central Texas 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 North Central Texas 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 | $1,344 | $3,720 | $5,476 |
| 2014 | $1,440 | $3,816 | $5,723 |
| 2015 | $1,680 | $4,800 | $6,035 |
| 2016 | $1,824 | $5,232 | $5,795 |
| 2017 | $2,040 | $6,000 | $6,263 |
| 2018 | $2,184 | $6,384 | $5,139 |
| 2019 | $2,400 | $7,080 | $5,307 |
| 2020 | $2,400 | $7,080 | $6,519 |
| 2021 | $2,400 | $7,080 | $6,190 |
| 2022 | $2,520 | $7,200 | $4,893 |
| 2023 | $2,520 | $7,200 | $6,714 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
North Central Texas College reported total enrollment of about 5,863 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.0%), Hispanic or Latino (28.0%), and Black or African American (10.6%). About 21.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Central Texas College in 2024 is 5,863 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,214 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.0%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
18.97% 100% Completion Time
34.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.97% of students graduating from North Central Texas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 84% male / 16% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
North Central Texas College graduates earn a median of $45,809 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of North Central Texas College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $45,809. Median federal loan debt: $11,250. Average net price used in cost models: $6,587.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway North Central Texas College graduates report median earnings of $45,809 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for North Central Texas College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at North Central Texas College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for North Central Texas College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for North Central Texas College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$14M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Texas median 0.39× the median ($35.8M)
- Southwest median 0.60× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 0.53× the median ($26.4M)
- Texas median 0.22× the median ($13,085)
- Southwest median 0.29× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 0.24× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Texas median 39.9 pp above median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 40.3 pp above median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,920
- Texas median near the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median near the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.91× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,205
- Texas median 0.83× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 0.74× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.58× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
North Central Texas College at a glance
North Central Texas College
North Central Texas College is a public institution in Gainesville, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- General StudiesWelding Technology/WelderRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian47.0%Hispanic or Latino28.0%Black or African American10.6%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near North Central Texas College
Other campuses in Gainesville, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Central Texas College located?
North Central Texas College is located in Gainesville, TX.
What is North Central Texas College's tuition?
North Central Texas College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $3,600 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,587 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does North Central Texas College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,600 and average net price is $6,587 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,102 annually.
What explains North Central Texas College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,587), completion (34.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($45,809). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at North Central Texas College?
North Central Texas College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,214 students, White (47.0%), Hispanic or Latino (28.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend North Central Texas College?
About 42.6% of students at North Central Texas College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of North Central Texas College earn?
Median earnings are $38,779 six years after entry and $45,809 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Central Texas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Central Texas College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,250.
Is North Central Texas College public or private?
North Central Texas College is a public institution located in Gainesville, TX.
Is North Central Texas College an HBCU?
No. North Central Texas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Central Texas College a tribal college?
No. North Central Texas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.