Tyler Junior College

Tyler Junior College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Tyler, Texas. Tyler Junior College was founded in 1926 and now enrolls around 12,558 students a year, including 12,558 undergrads. Tyler Junior College provides housing for up to 1,206 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Tyler Junior College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Tyler Junior College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Tyler Junior College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

Learn more about life at Tyler Junior College on the Student Life page.

2021 Tyler Junior College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	98%
In-State Tuition	$2,962
Out-of-State	$4,762
Percent of Need Met	57%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$3,626

Is Tyler Junior 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 university 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 to get a better sense of what Tyler Junior College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Tyler Junior College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is not competitive to get into Tyler Junior College. Tyler Junior College admitted 98% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 10,780 applications received in 2021, 10,617 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Tyler Junior 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 Tyler Junior 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.

Tyler Junior 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 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $42.2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Tyler Junior 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. Tyler Junior College meets 57% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $3,626 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $14,743 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

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

Some aid is awarded 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 Tyler Junior College. Based on this information, how does Tyler Junior College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Tyler Junior College a good school for you?

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Where is Tyler Junior College?

Tyler Junior College is located in the suburban setting of Tyler, Texas.

If you want to see Tyler Junior College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Tyler, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International.

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

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