Tarrant County College

Fort Worth, Texas, United States · Est. 1965 · Community College

Public community college serving Tarrant County with flexible, affordable pathways to career and transfer success.

  • Founded in 1965 as Tarrant County Junior College; renamed Tarrant County College in 1999
  • Public community college district operating 5 physical campuses plus online (TCC Connect)
  • Enrollment of 40,131 students (Fall 2022) across Fort Worth, Arlington, and Hurst
  • Offers associate degrees, certificates, technical/occupational programs, and academic transfer pathways
  • Largest opening enrollment for a community college in the U.S. when South Campus opened in 1967 (4,200+ students)
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academics

TCC offers associate degrees and certificates across five career and technical pathways, along with academic transfer programs designed to prepare students for four-year universities. The college provides continuing education and community learning courses to support workforce development and lifelong learning. Students can choose from more than 68 career and technical degrees and certificates, with flexible class schedules and multiple start dates throughout the year.

Campus & Student Life

The district operates five physical campuses—South Campus (Fort Worth), Northeast Campus (Hurst), Northwest Campus (near Lake Worth), Southeast Campus (Arlington), and Trinity River Campus (downtown Fort Worth)—plus TCC Connect, a fully online campus established in 2015. The college does not provide residential housing. TCC offers dual-credit collegiate high school programs at multiple campuses, allowing high school students to earn associate degrees alongside their diplomas.

Admissions

TCC welcomes new-to-college, transfer, continuing education, dual-credit, international (F-1 visa), and military-connected students. Applicants must complete the TSI Assessment and Online Readiness Assessment. The college emphasizes affordable tuition and offers multiple payment options, financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans to make education accessible. Campus tours are available in-person and online, scheduled Tuesday–Thursday.

Notable Alumni & Community Impact

TCC has produced notable alumni including musician Leon Bridges, rapper Post Malone, politician Wendy Davis, and UFC fighter Montana De La Rosa. The college serves as a vital educational hub for the Tarrant County region, with a service area encompassing all of Tarrant County as defined by the Texas Legislature.

Founded
1965
Type
Community College
Courses
6
Total intake
Not yet verified
Websitehttps://www.tccd.edu/
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
6
Avg career outcomes
$42.7K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources