Tyler Junior College is a public community college in Tyler, Texas, serving roughly 9,087 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,206 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,400. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,400
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $10,206 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,087 53.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.39%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 45.5%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 61.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 16,253
  • Room & Board: $9,458 annual estimate

Tyler Junior College: what the data shows

Common questions about Tyler Junior College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Tyler Junior College?

Tyler Junior College is located in Tyler, TX (ZIP 75701).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Tyler Junior College public or private?

Tyler Junior College is a Public institution.

How much does Tyler Junior College cost?

Published tuition: $2,400 in-state, $4,512 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $10,206.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$8,425
$30,001–$48,000$9,542
$48,001–$75,000$11,659
$75,001–$110,000$14,172
$110,001+$15,517

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,600.

How big is Tyler Junior College?

Total enrollment: 9,087 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 16,253 students.

About 53% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Tyler Junior College?

150%-time completion rate: 27.39%.

First-year retention: 59.6%.

What do graduates of Tyler Junior College earn?

Median earnings: $33,789 six years after entry; $38,140 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,995.

35.74% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Tyler Junior College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Tyler Junior College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.39%; median earnings $38,140 at 10 years; net price $10,206. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$2,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tyler Junior College was $2,400.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$10,206
2024 Value

In 2024 Tyler Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,206.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$40,824 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$10,206 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$9,600 4-Year In-State Tuition

$18,048 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$9,458 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$12,858 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$51,432 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Tyler Junior College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18.92% 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 Tyler 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 Tyler Junior College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$2,352$4,362$8,229
2014$2,352$4,362$7,658
2015$2,410$4,420$8,788
2016$2,634$4,974$9,651
2017$2,784$5,244$9,221
2018$2,962$5,482$9,567
2019$2,962$5,482$9,277
2020$2,962$5,482$10,997
2021$2,962$5,482$9,885
2022$2,962$5,482$10,065
2023$3,112$5,752$9,924

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

Tyler Junior College reported total enrollment of about 9,087 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.1%), Hispanic or Latino (28.1%), and Black or African American (17.4%). About 35.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tyler Junior College in 2024 is 9,087 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 16,253 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

59.6%
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 44.1%.

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

27.39% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Tyler Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • General Studies: 37% male / 63% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% 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 Tyler Junior College.

Return on Investment

$11,995 Median Student Debt

$38,140 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

31.45% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

834.25% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Tyler Junior College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 74 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. General Studies: 552 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 254 completions

3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 181 completions

4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 117 completions

5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 67 completions

6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 67 completions

7. Biological and Physical Sciences: 63 completions

8. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 60 completions

9. Psychology, General: 59 completions

Most popular programs at Tyler Junior College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Tyler Junior College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tyler Junior College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 61.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,299
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,683

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Tyler Junior College is a public institution located in Tyler, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 9,087 students. Student body composition includes White (44.1%), Hispanic or Latino (28.1%), Black or African American (17.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 27.39%. Approximately 35.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs

Location

Tyler, TX 75701

Region: Southwest

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.39% graduation rate at Tyler 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.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 74 distinct degree programs, Tyler Junior College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tyler Junior College located?

Tyler Junior College is located in Tyler, TX.

How much does Tyler Junior College cost?

Reported tuition is $2,400 and average net price is $10,206 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,458 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Tyler Junior College?

Tyler Junior College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 16,253 students, White (44.1%), Hispanic or Latino (28.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Tyler Junior College?

About 45.5% of students at Tyler Junior College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Tyler Junior College earn?

Median earnings are $33,789 six years after entry and $38,140 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Tyler Junior College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 27.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Tyler Junior College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,995.

Is Tyler Junior College public or private?

Tyler Junior College is a public institution located in Tyler, TX.

Is Tyler Junior College an HBCU?

No. Tyler Junior College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Tyler Junior College a tribal college?

No. Tyler Junior College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Tyler Junior College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Tyler Junior College reports 28.1% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Tyler Junior College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Tyler Junior College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Texas trade schools profile
  • Tyler, Texas city 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.