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Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College (Durham Tech) is a public community college in Durham, North Carolina. The college serves Northern Durham County at its Northern Durham Center, and in Orange County at its Orange County Campus completed in 2008. Durham Tech serves nearly 20,000 students with curriculum and continuing education offerings. It offers career programs leading to more than 100 degrees, certificates, and diplomas and university transfer programs. Durham Tech is a charter member of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. As of 2014, the college had nearly 500 full-time and part-time faculty members and 3,900 matriculated students. A large portion of Durham Tech students are part-time. To give them flexibility, the college has a large distance education program, offering numerous online courses and hybrid courses.

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Open

Acceptance

$1,664

Net price

3,890

Enrollment

45%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,664

Average net price

$1,986

In-state tuition

$6,594

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,300

Books & supplies

$10,430

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

7%

Students with federal loans

$14,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$525
$30–48K
$1,495
$48–75K
$2,850
$75–110K
$9,407
$110K+
$9,930

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$36,142

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,129

Median earnings (6 yrs)

45%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

59%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,958

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,890

Total enrollment

67%

Part-time

27

Avg. age at entry

42%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women
36% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
34%
Hispanic
23%
White
22%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Durham Technical Community College FAQ

Is Durham Technical Community College a public or private school?

Durham Technical Community College is a public institution located in Durham, NC.

What is the acceptance rate at Durham Technical Community College?

Durham Technical Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Durham Technical Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Durham Technical Community College is $1,664 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,986 in-state and $6,594 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Durham Technical Community College?

About 45% of students at Durham Technical Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Durham Technical Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Durham Technical Community College students earn a median of $36,142 per year.

How many students attend Durham Technical Community College?

Durham Technical Community College enrolls about 3,890 students.

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