Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States · Est. 1970 · Community College

Oklahoma's largest two-year college, serving 23,000 students annually with affordable pathways to degrees and careers.

  • Founded in 1970; largest two-year college in Oklahoma
  • Public community college with ~14,538 enrolled students (fall 2023)
  • Four main campuses plus two community campuses across Tulsa metro area
  • 77% of graduating students complete debt-free; Tulsa County high schoolers attend free
  • Strong transfer partnerships with OSU, OU, and regional universities
  • Workforce development focus including Cyber Skills Center (established 2022)

Academics

TCC offers associate degrees, certificates, and work-ready programs across seven academic schools. Students can pursue university transfer pathways (A.A./A.S. degrees) or career-focused credentials (A.A.S. programs) in fields including nursing, respiratory care, cybersecurity, business, and early childhood development. The college provides dual credit programs for high school students, micro-credentials, and workforce development courses. TCC's Dual Credit program is the first in Oklahoma to earn national accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.

Campus & Student Life

TCC operates four main campuses (Metro, Northeast, Southeast, and West) plus two community campuses and a conference center throughout the Tulsa metropolitan area. The Southeast Campus is the largest. All campuses offer in-person, online, and blended class formats. Students have access to dining options, clubs and organizations, study spaces, tutoring services, wellness programs, and career services at no additional cost. The college employs approximately 2,270 people, including 280 full-time faculty.

Admissions

TCC admits students with high school diplomas, GED/HiSET/TASC equivalency certificates, and ACT or similar test scores. The college welcomes transfer students from other institutions, concurrent high school enrollees, adult learners, and non-Oklahoma residents. Admission counselors provide personalized guidance. Tulsa County high school graduates can attend tuition-free through the Tulsa Achieves program. The TCC Advantage Scholarship (beginning Fall 2025) covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students from Broken Arrow, Charles Page, Jenks, and Sapulpa high schools.

Outcomes & Support

TCC emphasizes affordability and debt-free completion: 77% of graduating students graduate without debt, and students save $16,140–$30,270 on first two years compared to regional schools. The college has established strong transfer agreements ensuring credits transfer seamlessly to partner universities. Career Services provides job search assistance, internship connections, resume building, and employer networking at no cost to current students and alumni. The nursing program reached record enrollment of over 500 students, reflecting strong healthcare workforce demand.

Founded
1970
Type
Community College
Courses
10
Total intake
Not yet verified
Websitehttps://www.tulsacc.edu/
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
10
Avg career outcomes
$39.7K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources