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Grayson County College

Grayson County College

Grayson County College, also known as GCC, is a community college situated in Grayson County, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1960. GCC's main campus is in Denison. It operates several branch campuses in Sherman, Van Alstyne and Bonham. GCC offers associate degrees in more than 20 areas of study.

GCC’s campus houses an athletic department which supports several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college also offers sports scholarships in baseball, basketball, and softball. The athletes participate in sports such as men’s and women’s baseball, basketball, softball and others. Their sports teams are nicknamed as the Vikings and the Lady Vikings. GCC is a member of the NJCAA region five. The Vikings participate in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference.

Overview of Grayson County College

Grayson County College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Denison, TX. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Grayson County College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, drama and performing arts, and engineering technician.

Grayson County College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Grayson County College offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Student Body

Grayson County College, in 2007, had 3,811 students (2,419 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Dorm living is common. Grayson County College makes available student meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Grayson County College, recognizing its interdependence with various communities, is committed to meeting lifelong learning needs through learner-centered instruction and services that promote economic development and cultural enrichment."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Grayson County College

Grayson County College
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX 75020-8299
General Phone: (903) 465-6030
http://www.grayson.edu

Grayson County College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine142registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts102liberal arts and sciences, sociology
Medical Support And Technology67radiographer, dental assistant, medical lab tech
Engineering Technician58HVAC tech, computer systems tech, drafting, electronics tech, electrical drafting, telecommunications tech
Business And Management39business management, accounting technology, accounting
Therapy And Counseling26psychology, substance abuse counseling
Beauty And Cosmetology24cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care
Security And Law Enforcement23criminal justice and safety, forensic science
Education And Teaching22secondary teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching
Science12biology, physics, chemistry, geology
Computer Science And Engineering8computer programming, data processing tech
Mathematics7mathematics
Production Trades7welding, machinist
Office And Administration6office data entry, administrative assistant
Engineering6engineering
Mechanics And Repair6autobody repair, industrial mechanics
Landscaping And Horticulture5applied horticulture, turf management
Drama And Performing Arts5drama
Music3music
Medical Administration3medical secretary
Art Studies2art studies
Agricultural Science And Management0food science

Number of programs and degrees for Grayson County College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree39442
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years13018
Award of less than 1 academic year4914
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007, Grayson County College had a total enrollment of 3,811 students (2,419 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Black6%
Hispanic6%
Asian1%
American Indian4%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1919%
20-2121%
22-2417%
25-2914%
30-348%
35-398%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Grayson County College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time57 %

Grayson County College Room and Board (2007)

Grayson County College offers campus housing for 200 of its 2,419 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Denison, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Grayson County College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,296
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,472
Room and board$ 3,556
Room charge$ 650
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,806
Books and supplies$ 594
Other expenses$ 2,090

Financial Aid:
Grayson County College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357000)

Grayson County College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2755

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*8$54,461
All faculty totalcalendar year0*8$54,461

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year27$49,07847$46,838
All faculty totalacademic year27$49,07847$46,838

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Grayson County College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total394281
Basketball161127
Baseball23023
All Other Sports03131

Grayson County College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Food Science

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Grayson County College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Grayson County College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Grayson County College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Grayson County College % of degrees in mathematics
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Grayson County College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Grayson County College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Grayson County College % of degrees in drama and performing arts
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Grayson County College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Grayson County College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Grayson County College % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Grayson County College Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships

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