Texarkana College is a public 2-year college in Texarkana, Texas with 1,502 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $4,894 a year after grants and graduates 55% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Texarkana College acceptance rate and admissions
Texarkana College 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.
Texarkana College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $2,476 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $5,332 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $13,378 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $4,894 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $4,894 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,484 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 Texarkana College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Texarkana College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 55% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $37,751 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $10,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 27% 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 Texarkana College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 174 | $43,370 | $43,600 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 104 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 99 | n/a | $33,865 | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 61 | n/a | $39,740 | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 38 | $42,805 | $57,338 | $10,200 |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 33 | $19,258 | $21,817 | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,502 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 71% women, 29% men
- 21 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Texarkana College?
No. Texarkana College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Texarkana College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $2,476 for in-state students and $5,332 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $4,894 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Texarkana College?
55% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Texarkana College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $37,751 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.