Collin County Community College District (Collin College) is a public 2-year community college system founded in 1985 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, serving the rapidly growing Collin County north of Dallas. With approximately 39,552 students across multiple campuses in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and Wylie, Collin College is one of the largest and fastest-growing community colleges in Texas and in the nation. The district serves one of the most economically dynamic regions in the United States — Collin County is consistently ranked among the fastest-growing counties in America, with major employers including Toyota North America, JPMorgan Chase, Liberty Mutual, and numerous technology companies headquartered in the area. Collin College offers over 100 degrees and certificates, with strong workforce and transfer programs aligned to regional employer demand. The college has extensive partnerships with the University of North Texas at Dallas and Texas A&M University for seamless transfer pathways. The international student population includes approximately 7.3% of total enrollment — nearly 2,900 students from around the world — making Collin one of the more internationally diverse community colleges in Texas. Ten years after enrollment, median earnings for Collin College students reach $48,701, among the strongest outcomes for 2-year institutions in the state, reflecting the strength of the Dallas-Fort Worth economy and the college's workforce-aligned programs. The college's Cougars athletics compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$6000
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $6,064
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
