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:
- College baseball: HSU scores 22 runs to split with Texas-Tyler (Abilene Reporter-News)
posted on February 28, 2010 at 04:01:00 am
TYLER — The Hardin-Simmons Cowboys got things going offensively in a big way Saturday to split their doubleheader with Texas-Tyler.After dropping the opener 5-1, the Cowboys exploded for 22 runs on 23 hits to win the nightcap 22-5.In the first game, Tyler’s Chase Willard (3-0) went the distance on the mound, striking out seven while holding the Cowboys to a run on seven hits. Cody Jones and ... - Texas College recognizes more than 250 for honors (CBS 19 Tyler)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 05:13:08 pm
Texas College recognized more than 250 students Wednesday during the annual Honors Convocation. - Wichita State baseball team expects to be much improved at plate (Hutchinson News)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 06:40:02 am
WICHITA - Wichita State baseball had its worst winning percentage in Gene Stephenson's 32 years as a ... - Sports briefs (Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 06:14:14 am
Playoff hoops games postponed - McMurry men, women fourth at UMHB tourney (Abilene Reporter-News)
posted on February 23, 2010 at 11:21:00 pm
The McMurry men and women both finished fourth in the team standings Monday at the weather-shortened UMHB Spring Invitational with Mary Hardin-Baylor as host.The men’s competition, played at Wildflower Country Club in Temple, and the women’s tourney, played at Mill Creek Golf Course in Salado, were cut back to one day of 36 holes because of cold weather moving into Central Texas.At Wildflower ...
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