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Texarkana College, also known as TC, was established in 1927, as a division of the Texarkana Independent School District. The citizens of Texarkana voted in 1941 to create a separate Texarkana College District. The college, which moved to its present campus in October 1951, has a campus which is spread across an area of more than 20 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in many areas of study.
Texarkana College’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in sports such as baseball, softball, and golf and are nicknamed the Bulldogs. TC also houses a fitness center, which includes an Olympic size pool, tennis, and racquetball courts.
Students attend Texarkana College in Texarkana, TX, a small city. The school is a public institution. Texarkana College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Texarkana College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 4,439 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Texarkana College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Texarkana College is dedicated to serving the educational needs of Texarkana, Texas, and the surrounding region. The College exists for the purpose of providing opportunities and life-long learning experiences which will enable each student to develop intellectual curiosity, the ability to think critically, a sense of social and civic responsibility, an appreciation of cultural values, and the competence in trade, business skill, or profession. Essential to this purpose is a commitment to the belief that excellence in instruction serves as the basis for all college-level training, and that flexible policies are essential to meet the challenges of a progressive community."
More complete details are provided below.
Texarkana College
2500 N Robison Rd
Texarkana, TX 75599
General Phone: (903) 838-4541
http://www.texarkanacollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 501 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, humanities, history, social services, political science, foreign language and literature |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 176 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 103 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics |
| Business and Management | 55 | business, marketing, business management |
| Office and Administration | 51 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Construction Trades | 41 | electrician, carpentry |
| Production Trades | 33 | welding, upholsterer |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 31 | computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 11 | chef training |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child care management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 8 | real estate |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | substance abuse counseling |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 4 | ornamental horticulture |
| Media | 3 | journalism |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for Texarkana College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 567 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 453 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 78 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Texarkana College had a total enrollment of 4,439 students (2,171 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Texarkana College offers campus housing for 180 of its 2,171 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Texarkana, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,640 |
| Room and board | $ 3,047 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,632 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,754 |
Financial Aid:
Texarkana College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362800)
Texarkana College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $80,870 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $69,547 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $59,262 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 18 | $62,286 | 5 | $60,051 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $65,962 | 11 | $63,203 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $60,969 | 16 | $64,132 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $51,450 | 19 | $51,793 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $45,974 | 6 | $49,252 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $45,308 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $56,027 | 44 | $55,491 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 22 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texarkana College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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