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    Texas College is a residential, coeducational, historically black, baccalaureate degree-granting college of the liberal arts founded in 1894 by a group of ministers interested in offering a quality education to African American youth. It operates under the auspices of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The institution seeks to provide a program of educational study and experiences designed to contribute to the intellectual, social, physical, emotional and spiritual development of each student. It seeks to provide a system of student support services that will greatly enhance the probability of student success.
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School Overview:
  Texas College
County Smith County, TX
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 739 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 55 students
Full-Time Graduate 11 students
Part-Time Graduate 2 students
Total Enrollment 807 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 460 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 88 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 82 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,886
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 70%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,349
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 22%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $3,705
% Students Receiving Loans 60%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,214
School Notes:
  • Texas College a liberal arts institution has a historic mission and legacy of providing educational opportunities, academic services, and career choices for thousands of African American youth from throughout Texas, the nation, and internationally. Texas College attempts to develop individuals who are critical thinkers, who are prepared to function effectively in the information age, and who become concerned and active participants in all facets of society, making positive contributions toward the betterment of the global communities. To accomplish this end, the college offers A curriculum in the arts and sciences, Special programs to help each student in the elimination of various difficulties which tend to impede progress toward total development, Programs which satisfy requirements in fields which have a relatively high employment demand and/or lead to preparation in a professional career.
  • Texas College offers 16 baccalaureate degree programs within three divisions. Majors may be declared in: Art, Biology, Business Administration, Computer Science, English, Education, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Political Science, Liberal Studies, Social Work and Sociology. The College offers two associate of arts degrees in Early Childhood Education and General Studies. We also have an Alternative Certification Teacher Education program for persons who already have their baccalaureate degrees.
  • Texas College is located in Tyler, Texas - 100 miles east of Dallas and 90 miles west of Shreveport.
  • Texas College is affilited by Governed by the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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