One of Texas's largest community college systems serving 70,000+ students across seven campuses in Dallas County.
Dallas College offers more than 300 academic and technical degrees and certificates across multiple disciplines. The college provides associate degree programs, career and technical certificate programs in over 100 areas of study, and bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education, Management (starting Fall 2026), Nursing (RN to BSN), and Software Development. The institution also offers continuing education and adult education programs, with flexible scheduling including accelerated nights and weekends options, online courses, and five-week terms.
Dallas College operates seven primary campuses across Dallas County: Brookhaven (Farmers Branch), Cedar Valley (Lancaster), Eastfield (Mesquite), El Centro (Downtown Dallas), Mountain View (Oak Cliff), North Lake (Irving), and Richland (North Dallas). The college also maintains 13 additional centers serving surrounding communities and specialized purposes. The student body is diverse, with 62% Generation Z, 25% Millennials, 11% Generation X, and 2% Boomers/Silent Generation. The college provides extensive student support services including childcare, clothing resources, WiFi hotspots, and wellness programs at no additional cost to most students.
Dallas College maintains an open-door admissions policy, allowing access to students who might otherwise be unable to attend college. The institution serves Dallas County residents and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. Students can begin classes year-round, with flexible enrollment options including traditional semesters, accelerated programs, and online courses. The college offers dual credit courses for high school students and provides the Dallas College Promise program, allowing seniors at partner high schools to receive up to three years of free tuition.
Dallas College is highly affordable for Dallas County residents at $99 per credit hour ($297 per three-credit class), with most students paying less than $1,200 per semester. Over 70% of students receive financial aid, and the college awards more than $1.2 million in scholarships annually. Bachelor's degrees are available for less than $12,000 total. Additional support includes free training through WorkReadyU and other workforce programs, making higher education accessible to diverse economic backgrounds.