Tri-County Community College
Murphy, NC · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural
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About Tri-County Community College
Tri-County Community College is a public community college in Murphy, North Carolina. It was founded in 1964 to serve Cherokee, Clay, and Graham counties and is part of the North Carolina Community College System. The college receives $1.2 million in funding from Cherokee County's annual budget as of 2025.
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Open
Acceptance
$7,799
Net price
472
Enrollment
54%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
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
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$7,799
Average net price
$2,636
In-state tuition
$8,780
Out-of-state tuition
—
Room & board
$1,470
Books & supplies
$18,830
Total cost of attendance
29%
Students receiving Pell grants
0%
Students with federal loans
—
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$32,232
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$27,374
Median earnings (6 yrs)
54%
Graduation rate
76%
Retention rate
53%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,263
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
472
Total enrollment
59%
Part-time
25
Avg. age at entry
46%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Tri-County Community College FAQ
Is Tri-County Community College a public or private school?
Tri-County Community College is a public institution located in Murphy, NC.
What is the acceptance rate at Tri-County Community College?
Tri-County Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Tri-County Community College cost?
The average annual net price at Tri-County Community College is $7,799 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $2,636 in-state and $8,780 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Tri-County Community College?
About 54% of students at Tri-County Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Tri-County Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Tri-County Community College students earn a median of $32,232 per year.
How many students attend Tri-County Community College?
Tri-County Community College enrolls about 472 students.
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