“A faith-rooted HBCU in the heart of East Texas, nurturing servant leaders through personalized education and enduring community values.”
Texas College is a private, historically Black liberal arts institution in Tyler, Texas, founded in 1894 by ministers of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church — now the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. As one of Texas's oldest HBCUs and a proud member of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Texas College has spent more than 130 years providing accessible, faith-grounded higher education to students who might otherwise be overlooked by larger institutions. With fewer than 700 students, individual attention from faculty is the norm rather than the exception, and professors are widely praised for their approachability and personal investment in student success. Academically, Texas College offers 12 baccalaureate degree programs and two associate degree programs across four academic divisions, with strong programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Biology, Social Work, and Religion. The college's CME Church affiliation shapes an ethos of community service, moral leadership, and spiritual development that complements rigorous classroom learning. Students are encouraged to integrate faith with academic inquiry in an environment that is both intellectually serious and deeply supportive, with small lab sections and mentorship opportunities that would be unavailable at larger universities. Tyler, Texas — known as the Rose Capital of the World — sits 100 miles east of Dallas in the heart of East Texas, offering a warm community atmosphere and proximity to regional employers in healthcare, manufacturing, education, and energy. Texas College fields 12 NAIA varsity sports and maintains an active campus life centered on Greek organizations, student government, and HBCU cultural traditions, giving students a rich co-curricular experience alongside their academic pursuits.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$10,008
/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.
Programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, and Sociology emphasizing ethical leadership and professional readiness for regional careers.
Rigorous STEM training in Biology, Computer Science, and Mathematics with small lab sections and close faculty mentorship.
Reflects the college's faith-based and liberal arts heritage through programs in English, Music, Liberal Studies, and Religion.
Prepares students for careers in K-12 teaching and community social services through field placements, practicums, and certification pathways.
4 years
The college's most popular major, preparing graduates for management, entrepreneurship, and public administration careers across East Texas and beyond.
4 years
A comprehensive program covering law enforcement, corrections, and criminal law with strong ties to regional justice system professionals and law enforcement agencies.
4 years
A growing STEM-track degree providing foundations in programming, data structures, and systems analysis, positioning graduates for careers in the expanding technology sector.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $10,008
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.
