North Central Texas College Tuition & Completion (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,600
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,587 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,863 36.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.93%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 37.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,214
- Room & Board: $6,102 annual estimate
North Central Texas College: what the data shows
Common questions about North Central Texas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North Central Texas College?
North Central Texas College is located in Gainesville, TX (ZIP 76240-4699).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is North Central Texas College public or private?
North Central Texas College is a Public institution.
How much does North Central Texas College cost?
Published tuition: $3,600 in-state, $5,739 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,587.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is North Central Texas College?
Total enrollment: 5,863 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,214 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North Central Texas College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.93%.
First-year retention: 66.0%.
What do graduates of North Central Texas College earn?
Median earnings: $38,779 six years after entry; $45,809 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,250.
21.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North Central Texas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (651 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (110 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (83 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (67 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (63 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (46 completions)
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management (36 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (35 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (32 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North Central Texas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.93%; median earnings $45,809 at 10 years; net price $6,587. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,600
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Central Texas College was $3,600.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,587
2024 Value
In 2024 North Central Texas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,587.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,348 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,587 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,400 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,956 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,102 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,680 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,382 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$45,528 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for North Central Texas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20.32% 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 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.
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
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
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 North Central Texas College.
Return on Investment
$11,250 Median Student Debt
$45,809 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.56% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1638.61% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North Central Texas College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 651 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 110 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 83 completions
4. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 67 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 63 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 46 completions
7. Farm/Farm and Ranch Management: 36 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 35 completions
9. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 32 completions
Most popular programs at North Central Texas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North Central Texas College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for North Central Texas College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,920
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,205
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
North Central Texas College is a public institution located in Gainesville, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 5,863 students. Student body composition includes White (47.0%), Hispanic or Latino (28.0%), Black or African American (10.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.93%. Approximately 21.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Gainesville, TX 76240-4699
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.93% graduation rate at North Central Texas 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 North Central Texas College located?
North Central Texas College is located in Gainesville, TX.
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 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.
Is North Central Texas College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—North Central Texas College reports 28.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is North Central Texas College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for North Central Texas 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.