Texas College
School Notes Overview:
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.
School Overview:
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| 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 |
- 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.
In the News:
- Tigers, Texas College set to open season Thursday (The Daily Siftings Herald)
posted on September 1, 2010 at 09:48:06 pm
Ouachita Baptist will kick off the 2010 football schedule against non-conference opponent Texas College on Thursday at A.U. Williams Field in Arkadelphia. - Lady Lions sweep Tyler tourney (Gainesville Daily Register)
posted on September 1, 2010 at 03:55:32 pm
The North Central Texas College Lady Lions recently swept the Tyler Tournament of Champions, defeating four junior college programs for the tournament victory. - OBU kicks off season Thursday (KTHV Little Rock)
posted on September 1, 2010 at 03:26:43 am
With a state-wide audience listening, Ouachita Baptist will kick off the 2010 football schedule against non-conference opponent Texas College on Thursday at A.U. Williams Field in Arkadelphia. - Late Soccer Action (Tyler Morning Telegraph)
posted on August 29, 2010 at 09:19:37 am
JACKSONVILLE -- John Tyler sophomore Abner Barrera ran to an eighth-place finish as the Lions opened their cross country season with a sixth-place showing at the Lon Morris Invitational on Saturday. - HSU volleyball preview: Cowgirls aim for an ASC title (Abilene Reporter-News)
posted on August 29, 2010 at 12:11:00 am
With a 98-42 record since 2005, including a 78-14 mark in American Southwest Conference play, the Hardin-Simmons volleyball team has established itself as one of the ASC’s top programs.But after narrowly missing conference championships each of the past three seasons, the Cowgirls are ready to take the words “one of” out of that phrase.
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