Durham Technical Community College North Carolina

Public community college in Durham, NC serving 4,354 students with low in-state tuition of $2,078.

College statistics

Address:
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC
27703
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.durhamtech.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$2,078
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$7,369
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$2,078
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$7,369
Total Student Enrollment:
4,354
Endowment (End of Year):
$27,129,224
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Durham Technical Community College is a public two-year institution in Durham, North Carolina, serving the surrounding region with accessible postsecondary education. The college enrolls 4,354 students and offers coursework in liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities alongside career and technical programs.

In-state tuition runs $2,078 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,369. The college's low cost of attendance makes it an entry point for students seeking to complete general education requirements before transferring to a four-year university or to earn an associate degree and enter the workforce directly.

Durham Tech functions as both a destination and a transfer pathway. Students come for affordability, flexibility, and workforce credentials; many use the college as a bridge to bachelor's degree programs at neighboring universities. The college works best for working adults, first-generation students, and those managing financial constraints. For more information, visit www.durhamtech.edu/.

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