Dallas College

About Dallas College

Dallas College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Dallas, Texas. It enrolls 43,869 students (a very large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: dallascollege.edu

Acceptance

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Graduation

11.7%

Net Price

$3,214

Median Earnings (10yr)

$41,714

Enrollment

43,869

Student : Faculty

23:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Dallas College.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Dallas College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $3,214 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)

$2,730

Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)

$6,900

Room & Board (off-campus)

$16,052

Books & Supplies

$550

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$12,392

Total Cost of Attendance

$9,704

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $2,120
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $2,530
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $5,023
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $7,185
• Over $110,000
  $9,504

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

12% of full-time students who enrolled at Dallas College graduate within six years, and 78% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Dallas College earn a median of $41,714 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Who Studies Here

Dallas College is home to 43,869 students, a sprawling student community. Some distinctive traits: 56% are first-generation college students, 68% study part-time.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Dallas College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Dallas College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 78 distinct programs across 23 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Dallas College is 23:1, high (larger classes are common).

Faculty by Rank

921 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Dallas College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Dallas College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.