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Trinity Valley Community College

Trinity Valley Community College

Trinity Valley Community College is a co-educational, community college located in Athens, Texas. It was established in 1946 as Henderson County Junior College. In September 1986, it was given its current name.

The academic departments at TVCC include:

  • Agriculture and Ranch Management
  • Business Office and Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Distance Learning
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Horticulture and Landscape Technology
  • Language Arts
  • Surgical Technology
  • Vocational Nursing

The official mascot of TVCC is the Cardinal, as it sponsors teams in football, basketball, softball and rodeo. The college also has a cheerleading squad.

Overview of Trinity Valley Community College

Trinity Valley Community College is in Athens, TX. Athens is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Trinity Valley Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, and production trades.

Trinity Valley Community College Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Student Body

Approximately 5,046 students study at Trinity Valley Community College (in 2007).

Student Life

The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Trinity Valley Community College can take advantage of the school's meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Trinity Valley Community College is a learning-centered college that provides quality academic, workforce, and community service programs to meet the educational needs of our students and the citizens of our service area."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Trinity Valley Community College

Trinity Valley Community College
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
General Phone: (903) 675-6200
http://www.tvcc.edu

Trinity Valley Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts475liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine211registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Computer Science And Engineering127computer and info science, computer programming
Engineering Technician122drafting, electronics tech, computer systems tech
Mechanics And Repair79HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics
Production Trades72welding
Landscaping And Horticulture61applied horticulture
Beauty And Cosmetology55cosmetology
Security And Law Enforcement27fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections
Medical Administration25medical secretary
Construction Trades20masonry
Family And Social Work13child care management
Business And Management10business management, accounting
Medical Support And Technology9surgical tech
Law8legal secretary
Office And Administration8administrative assistant
Agricultural Science And Management1farm management

Number of programs and degrees for Trinity Valley Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree67820
Award of less than 1 academic year48014
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years16520

Student Body

In 2007, Trinity Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 5,046 students (3,171 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White78%
Black13%
Hispanic8%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1813%
18-1927%
20-2116%
22-2410%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-395%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

Trinity Valley Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time39 %
Part-Time56 %

Trinity Valley Community College Room and Board (2007)

Trinity Valley Community College offers campus housing for 356 of its 3,171 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Athens, 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 20 meals per week.

Trinity Valley Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,650
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,400
Room and board$ 3,580
Books and supplies$ 1,450
Other expenses$ 3,800

Financial Aid:
Trinity Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357200)

Trinity Valley Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track7658

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year23$60,9837$59,419
All faculty totalcalendar year23$60,9837$59,419

*: 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 year53$50,33751$45,003
All faculty totalacademic year53$50,33751$45,003

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

Trinity Valley Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total9216108
Football77077
Basketball151631

Trinity Valley Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Mason/Masonry

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Trinity Valley Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Trinity Valley Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Trinity Valley Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Trinity Valley Community College % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Trinity Valley Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Trinity Valley Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Trinity Valley Community College Number of students
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Trinity Valley Community College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Trinity Valley Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Trinity Valley Community College Number of degree programs
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
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships

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