Historic Black college in Tyler, Texas, founded 1894 by the CME Church to serve African-American students.
Texas College offers 12 baccalaureate degree programs and two associate degree programs organized within four divisions: Business & Social Sciences, General Studies & Humanities, Education, and Natural & Computational Sciences. Bachelor's degrees are available in biology, business administration, criminal justice, computer science, English, interdisciplinary studies (teacher certification), mathematics, music, liberal studies, religion, social work, and sociology. Associate degrees are offered in early childhood education and general studies, along with a post-baccalaureate alternative certification teacher education program. The college emphasizes critical and creative thinking, intellectual development, and preparation for lifelong learning and leadership.
The college features modern residence facilities including the Living and Learning Center (opened 2016) and the renovated Maddie A. Fair Residence Hall. The D.R. Glass Library, built in 1948 and NRHP-listed, houses over 73,500 print volumes, 151 online databases, and digital media resources. Campus life includes eight of nine National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, esports, band, choir, and cheer programs. The college is located in Tyler, Texas, the "Rose Capital of the World," which offers over 100,000 residents, 220 dining options, 28 parks, and cultural attractions.
Texas College athletic teams, the Steers, compete in 12 intercollegiate varsity sports through the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The college primarily competes in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) since 1998–99, while football competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, and track and field; women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. The college was a founding SWAC member (1920–1961) and won SWAC football championships in 1934, 1935, 1936, and 1942.
The college welcomes first-time freshmen, transfer students, and international students. Admissions pathways and requirements are available through the Office of Admissions. Financial aid, scholarships, and veteran affairs support are coordinated through dedicated offices. The college provides comprehensive student support services including a writing center, career services, and student achievement measures to ensure student success.