North Central Texas College
North Central Texas College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Gainesville, TX. North Central Texas College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of North Central Texas College is $5,088 for Texas residents and $5,739 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.80% from last year at NCTC.
- Total 8,106 students have enrolled in NCTC and, of that, 2,941 students enrolled online exclusively.
- NCTC offers 46 programs and 9 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of NCTC is 35% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at North Central Texas College is $5,088 for Texas residents and $5,739 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.80% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,560 | $7,080 |
| 2022 | $4,560 | $7,080 |
| 2023 | $4,680 | $7,200 |
| 2024 | $4,680 | $7,200 |
| 2025 | $5,088 | $5,739 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
North Central Texas College offers 46 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 8 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at North Central Texas College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 25 | 6 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 21 | 2 |
| Total | 46 | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 87 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 84 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 50 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 29 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 25 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 833 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 81 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 25 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 16 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 14 |
Student Population
Total 8,106 students have enrolled to North Central Texas College. By gender, there are 3,422 male and 4,684 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.73 to 1.
North Central Texas College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,941 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 57 | 19 | 38 |
| Asian | 360 | 170 | 190 |
| Black or African American | 718 | 253 | 465 |
| Hispanic | 2,182 | 886 | 1,296 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| White | 3,935 | 1,708 | 2,227 |
| Two or More Races | 359 | 147 | 212 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 233 | 117 | 116 |
| Total | 8,106 | 3,422 | 4,684 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at North Central Texas College is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 28%. The average financial aid amount is $2,660 and 53% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Retention Rate | 66% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,660 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 149 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 388 |