Tri-County Community College

Tri-County Community College Overview

Tri-County Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Murphy, North Carolina. Tri County Community College was founded in 1964 and enrolls 1,160 undergrads and no graduate students.

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2022 Tri County Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$2,304
Out-of-State	$8,448

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Is Tri County Community College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Tri County Community College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Tri County Community College

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

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 Outcomes for Tri County Community College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Tri County Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Tri County Community 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.

For information on Tri County Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Tri County Community College.

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

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Where is Tri County Community College?

Tri County Community College is located in the rural setting of Murphy, North Carolina.

If you are interested in seeing Tri County Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 64 to Murphy, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cherokee County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Tri County Community College and Murphy are like without leaving home.

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