Tarrant County College District is a public 2-year college in Fort Worth, Texas with 42,300 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $3,775 a year after grants and graduates 30% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Tarrant County College District acceptance rate and admissions
Tarrant County College District has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Tarrant County College District tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $1,998 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $8,505 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $10,251 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $3,775 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $3,775 a year after grants and scholarships, $6,476 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Tarrant County College District's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Tarrant County College District graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 30% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $45,883 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 21% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at Tarrant County College District
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 148 | $64,765 | $70,953 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 103 | $67,135 | $83,608 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 88 | $66,556 | $90,737 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 65 | n/a | $61,171 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 54 | n/a | $59,011 | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 23 | n/a | $46,074 | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 22 | n/a | $67,705 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 22 | $55,350 | $62,271 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $37,763 | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 42,300 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 42% men
- 18 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Tarrant County College District?
No. Tarrant County College District has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Tarrant County College District cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $1,998 for in-state students and $8,505 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $3,775 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Tarrant County College District?
30% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Tarrant County College District graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $45,883 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.