Texas College
TC
Tyler, Texas 75702
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Texas College is a private institution in Tyler with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 644 undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
11% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $33,752 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,650.
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Varsity Sports — Aggies
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1871, the Texas Legislature used these funds to establish the state's first public institution of higher education, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, (Texas A.
- •The first day of classes was set for October 2, 1876, but only six students enrolled on the first day.
- •In 1881, enrollment grew to 258 but declined to 108 in 1883, the same year the University of Texas opened in Austin.
- •Many college traditions began under Ross's presidency, including the creation of the first Aggie Ring, the senior class ring.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
37.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (22)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
60%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + city premium