Paris Junior College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Paris Junior College is a public community college in Paris, Texas, enrolling about 2,204 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,690 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,700. Student demographics in federal data include White (56.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,700
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,690 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,204 56.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.66%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 55.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 57.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,371
- Room & Board: $6,051 annual estimate
Paris Junior College: what the data shows
Common questions about Paris Junior College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Paris Junior College?
Paris Junior College is located in Paris, TX (ZIP 75460).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Paris Junior College public or private?
Paris Junior College is a Public institution.
How much does Paris Junior College cost?
Published tuition: $2,700 in-state, $5,700 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,690.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,212 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,232 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,420 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,679 |
| $110,001+ | $11,096 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,800.
How big is Paris Junior College?
Total enrollment: 2,204 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,371 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Paris Junior College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.66%.
First-year retention: 57.6%.
What do graduates of Paris Junior College earn?
Median earnings: $30,318 six years after entry; $36,515 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,342.
25.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Paris Junior College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (576 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (147 completions)
- General Studies (125 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (77 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (58 completions)
- Accounting (54 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (52 completions)
- Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking (50 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (36 completions)
- Engineering, General (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Paris Junior College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.66%; median earnings $36,515 at 10 years; net price $7,690. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,700
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Paris Junior College was $2,700.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,690
2024 Value
In 2024 Paris Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,690.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$30,760 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,690 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,800 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,800 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,051 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,251 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$41,004 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Paris Junior College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.38% 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 Paris Junior 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 Paris Junior 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 | $1,428 | $3,300 | $6,058 |
| 2014 | $1,548 | $3,420 | $6,230 |
| 2015 | $1,548 | $3,540 | $6,018 |
| 2016 | $2,250 | $5,100 | $6,828 |
| 2017 | $2,400 | $5,400 | $7,004 |
| 2018 | $2,400 | $5,400 | $6,500 |
| 2019 | $2,430 | $5,430 | $6,818 |
| 2020 | $2,460 | $5,460 | $7,079 |
| 2021 | $2,460 | $5,460 | $7,251 |
| 2022 | $2,520 | $5,520 | $6,661 |
| 2023 | $2,580 | $5,580 | $6,662 |
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
Paris Junior College reported total enrollment of about 2,204 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22.5%), and Black or African American (11.7%). About 25.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
56.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Paris Junior College in 2024 is 2,204 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,371 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.6%
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 56.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.70% 100% Completion Time
37.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.70% of students graduating from Paris Junior 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: 34% male / 66% female
- English Language and Literature, General: 33% male / 67% female
- General Studies: 48% male / 52% 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 Paris Junior College.
Return on Investment
$5,342 Median Student Debt
$36,515 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.63% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1087.09% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Paris Junior College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 576 completions
2. English Language and Literature, General: 147 completions
3. General Studies: 125 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 77 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 58 completions
6. Accounting: 54 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 52 completions
8. Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking: 50 completions
9. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 36 completions
Most popular programs at Paris Junior College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Paris Junior College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Paris Junior College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 57.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,433
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,402
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Paris Junior College is a public institution located in Paris, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, English Language and Literature, General, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 2,204 students. Student body composition includes White (56.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22.5%), Black or African American (11.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.66%. Approximately 25.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Paris, TX 75460
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.66% graduation rate at Paris Junior 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 Paris Junior College located?
Paris Junior College is located in Paris, TX.
How much does Paris Junior College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,700 and average net price is $7,690 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,051 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Paris Junior College?
Paris Junior College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,371 students, White (56.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Paris Junior College?
About 55.4% of students at Paris Junior College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Paris Junior College earn?
Median earnings are $30,318 six years after entry and $36,515 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Paris Junior College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Paris Junior College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,342.
Is Paris Junior College public or private?
Paris Junior College is a public institution located in Paris, TX.
Is Paris Junior College an HBCU?
No. Paris Junior College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Paris Junior College a tribal college?
No. Paris Junior College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Paris Junior College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Paris Junior College does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.5%).
Is Paris Junior College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Paris Junior 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.