Tyler Junior College (TJC) is a public community college located in Tyler, Texas, founded in 1926 and one of the oldest and largest community colleges in the state. Serving more than 19,000 students annually, TJC offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs across a wide range of disciplines including healthcare, technology, business, liberal arts, and fine arts. The college is nationally renowned for its Apache Belles drill team, one of the most celebrated precision dance and drill teams in the country, and for its strong NJCAA athletics program competing in football, basketball, baseball, and other sports. Unlike most community colleges, TJC offers on-campus housing for students, providing a full collegiate experience in the heart of East Texas. Located in Tyler, known as the Rose Capital of the World, TJC maintains a beautiful main campus and serves students throughout Smith County and the surrounding region. The college's Black and Gold colors reflect its proud Apache heritage, and in 2022 it introduced Harry the Hawk as its official mascot character to complement its athletic tradition.
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
$$4,512
/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): $4,512
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.
