North Central Texas College is a public community college located in Gainesville, TX. It offers 43 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 9 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2025 tuition & fees of North Central Texas College is $5,088 for Texas residents and $5,739 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($6,796).

The school has 8,106 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (2,943). In addition, 2,941 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at North Central Texas College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - NCTC
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,088$5,739
Books & Supplies$1,680
On-Campus Living Costs$11,064
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,162
Average Financial Aid$2,660
Cost of Attendance$17,832$18,483
After Financial Aid$15,172$15,823
NCTC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
North Central Texas College$5,088$5,739
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,347$6,796
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

North Central Texas College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs36NOT OFFERED
Total Programs1924NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management38 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management23 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information Science/Studies18 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications35 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist35 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist28 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Technology/Technician13 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician12 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 918 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police Science7 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting101 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder116 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)24 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 101 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training59 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management23 completers
18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting24 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,106 students at North Central Texas College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,153 male students and 4,391 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total7,5442,1425,402
Male Students3,1538922,261
Female Students4,3911,2503,141

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 8,106 total students, 5,619 students enrolled through distance learning (2,941 students enrolled exclusively and 2,678 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,106
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,941
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,678
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,487

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for North Central Texas College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1525 W California Street, Gainesville, TX
Phone940-668-7731
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$5,088
Out-of-State$5,739
Student Population »8,106 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »35%
Transfer-out Rate28%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
52% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,660
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)