College statistics
- Address:
- 1400 East Fifth Street
Tyler, TX
75701 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.tjc.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Room and Board:
- $7,000
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $70,624,107
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Tyler Junior College is a public four-year university located in Tyler, a mid-sized city in East Texas. The school serves a broad community of students, from those starting their college journey to those completing bachelor's degrees, with a mission centered on affordability and access to higher education.
The college enrolls 11,977 students and keeps costs remarkably low. In-state tuition runs $5,002 per year, while out-of-state tuition is $5,752—among the most affordable options you'll find. With room and board at $9,458 annually, the total cost of attendance comes to $21,226 for Texas residents and $21,976 for out-of-state students. That's genuinely cheap compared to most four-year institutions.
The six-year graduation rate sits at 26.7%, which is on the lower end. This number reflects the school's open-access mission—it admits students at various academic levels and life stages, many of whom are working while studying or taking longer to complete degrees. Tyler JC is best suited for students seeking an affordable entry point into higher education, those looking to transfer to a university after completing general education requirements, or working adults who need flexible scheduling and low costs.