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Texas College

TC

Tyler, Texas 75702

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitUrbanHBCU

Known for business — close-knit campus

Texas College is a private institution in Tyler with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 644 undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

11% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $33,752 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,650.

Established
1876
Mascot
Reveille X
Type
Public land-grant research senior military university

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SAT Avg
644Students
23:1Student:Faculty
11%Grad Rate
$33,752Earnings 10yr
$10,650Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$10,008
Room & Board$8,000
Books & Supplies$2,300
Total Cost of Attendance$20,832
Average Net Price$10,650
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,966
$30–48K$11,282
$48–75K$8,403

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
644
Gender Split
35% / 65%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
85%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 82%
Hispanic 10%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate10.7%
Freshman Retention59.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,901
10 Years$33,752

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#51
vs 2024
Forbes
#61
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#83
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#193
vs 2024

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Varsity Sports — Aggies

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History & Fun Facts

  • In 1871, the Texas Legislature used these funds to establish the state's first public institution of higher education, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, (Texas A.
  • The first day of classes was set for October 2, 1876, but only six students enrolled on the first day.
  • In 1881, enrollment grew to 258 but declined to 108 in 1883, the same year the University of Texas opened in Austin.
  • Many college traditions began under Ross's presidency, including the creation of the first Aggie Ring, the senior class ring.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
91 mi(158 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
181 mi(314 min)
Austinpop. 960K
204 mi(354 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth107 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental165 mi
AUS Austin205 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1493 mi · ~43h 8m drive
New York, NY1311 mi · ~37h 52m drive
Hartford, CT1401 mi · ~40h 28m drive
Providence, RI1463 mi · ~42h 16m drive
Albany, NY1372 mi · ~39h 38m drive
Syracuse, NY1276 mi · ~36h 52m drive
Rochester, NY1216 mi · ~35h 8m drive
Buffalo, NY1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive
Philadelphia, PA1236 mi · ~35h 42m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1016 mi · ~29h 21m drive
Harrisburg, PA1159 mi · ~33h 29m drive
Newark, NJ1303 mi · ~37h 39m drive
Washington, DC1118 mi · ~32h 18m drive
Baltimore, MD1148 mi · ~33h 10m drive
Atlanta, GA639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
Charlotte, NC853 mi · ~24h 39m drive
Raleigh, NC981 mi · ~28h 20m drive
Miami, FL1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive
Orlando, FL870 mi · ~25h 8m drive
Tampa, FL826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
Nashville, TN553 mi · ~15h 59m drive
New Orleans, LA352 mi · ~10h 10m drive
Richmond, VA1071 mi · ~30h 56m drive
Chicago, IL780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Detroit, MI961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
Minneapolis, MN878 mi · ~25h 22m drive
St. Louis, MO519 mi · ~15h drive
Kansas City, MO466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Indianapolis, IN722 mi · ~20h 51m drive
Columbus, OH863 mi · ~24h 56m drive
Cleveland, OH979 mi · ~28h 17m drive
Milwaukee, WI840 mi · ~24h 16m drive
Dallas, TX91 mi · ~2h 38m drive
Houston, TX181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
Austin, TX204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
San Antonio, TX278 mi · ~8h 2m drive
Los Angeles, CA1328 mi · ~38h 22m drive
San Francisco, CA1572 mi · ~45h 25m drive
San Diego, CA1271 mi · ~36h 43m drive
Seattle, WA1761 mi · ~50h 52m drive
Portland, OR1715 mi · ~49h 33m drive
Denver, CO742 mi · ~21h 26m drive
Phoenix, AZ974 mi · ~28h 8m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1084 mi · ~31h 19m drive
Honolulu, HI3878 mi · ~112h 2m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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