Tri-County Community College

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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Learn more about life at Tri County Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Tri County Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

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

Retention and Graduation Rates at Tri County Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of 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 Outlook Tri County Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Tri County Community College

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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 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 Located?

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

If you want to see 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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