Texas College

Texas College Overview

Texas College is a private, religious school in the city of Tyler, Texas. Texas College was founded in 1894 and the school currently enrolls around 960 students per year, which includes 960 undergraduates. Texas College offers housing for up to 625 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 80% of students spend their weekends on campus.

Student Involvement at Texas College

Interested in music or performing? At Texas College you can join a campus bandor sing in a chorus.

Excited for Greek life? Texas College has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Texas College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Texas College on the Student Life page.

2022 Texas College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	32%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.9
Tuition	$8,208
Percent of Need Met	53%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$8,767

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Is Texas College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what Texas College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Texas College

Around 32% of applicants get into Texas College each year. Last year, 4,190 students applied to Texas College and 1,337 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Texas College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 70% of students who start at Texas College return for their second year of college. Around 18% of students who started at Texas College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Texas College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 3% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Texas College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Texas College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2017, the total market value of Texas College's endowment was $1.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $2,225 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Texas College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Texas College meets 53% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $8,767 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $21,147 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Texas College.

Based on this information, is Texas College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Texas College a good school for you?

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Where is Texas College Located?

Texas College is located in the city of Tyler, Texas.

If you would like to see Texas College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Tyler, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tyler Pounds Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Texas College and Tyler are like without leaving home.

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