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# Tri-County Community College

Rural North Carolina community college serving 969 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 35.067021, -83.966476

### Summary

Rural North Carolina community college serving 969 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

### Description

Tri-County Community College is a public two-year institution in Murphy, North Carolina, located in a rural area of the state's western region. The college serves students pursuing general education and transfer credentials, with a primary focus on liberal arts and sciences.

In-state tuition is $2,304 annually, and out-of-state tuition is $8,448. The college enrolls 969 students and has a solid endowment of $32.6 million, which supports its operations and student services.

As a community college, Tri-County is designed for students seeking affordable entry to higher education and a clear pathway to four-year institutions. The college works best for students committed to completing general education requirements before transferring, working adults seeking flexible scheduling, and those building skills and credentials while managing cost. For more information about programs, admissions, and student support services, visit the college's official website at https://www.tricountycc.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 199,795
- **State**: NC
- **City**: Murphy
- **Address**: 21 Campus Circle
- **Zip Code**: 28906
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.tricountycc.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Rural
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $2,304
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $8,448
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $2,304
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $8,448
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 969
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $32,612,886
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities