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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.
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In the News:

Theatrical Arts in Piney Woods Live! (The Gilmer Mirror)
posted on June 15, 2011 at 02:26:46 pm
Work on the July issue of Piney Woods Live is in full swing. This issue will feature the Texas Shakespeare Festival and include coverage of other Piney Woods theater activities such as the Jefferson Opera House Players . Plus a profile of Texas College's Curtis Watson
By Angel Verdejo Killeen Daily Herald (Killeen Daily Herald)
posted on May 24, 2011 at 05:23:14 am
COPPERAS COVE — Texas College baseball coach Freddy Rodriguez has walked the same path — literally — as many of the players he's recruiting. And because of that, the former Ellison standout is coming back home to find players for his NAIA program in Tyler.
AHS trio signs with Texas College (Athens Daily Review)
posted on May 19, 2011 at 01:31:01 pm
The turnstile from Athens High School to the collegiate level just keeps on twirling.
By Alex Byington Killeen Daily Herald (Killeen Daily Herald)
posted on May 10, 2011 at 05:35:27 am
Jose Hernandez knew his future could hinge on a strong showing against Copperas Cove. And with Texas College coach Freddy Rodriguez watching from the stands, the Ellison senior came through in spades, finishing 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI single and a pair of stolen bases in a 4-2 road victory.
NCTC tennis competes at regionals (Gainesville Daily Register)
posted on April 27, 2011 at 02:59:47 pm
The North Central Texas College Lady Lions competed in the regional tournament at Collin County College over the weekend and came away with three losses in three hard fought matches that lasted over five hours each.