Grayson County College

Grayson County College, also referred to as GCC, is located in Denison, Texasn and was established in the 1960s. GCC has other campuses at Van Alstyne, Sherman and Bonham. The college offers associate degrees in more than 25 study areas including business administration, arts and engineering. There are also online courses available for remote students of the college.

Grayson County College offers its students a range of clubs and organizations which include Delta Phi Delta, Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Government Association, the Welding Technology Club and Grayson the Nursing Student Association. The college students publish a newspaper on campus called Viking Voice to make themselves heard. Students also participate in campus sports such as baseball, basketball and softball.

Campus Location

6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX 75020-8299
USA
Main Tel: (903) 465-6030
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Grayson County College Highlights

Where Grayson County College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in mathematics, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, nursing and emergency medicine, and engineering technician.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Student meal (board) plan
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	394	42
1-2 year certificate	130	18
< 1 year certificate	49	14
2-4 year degree		1

Students

The student enrollment at Grayson County College was 3,811 in 2007 (2,419 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,296
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 2,472
Room	$ 650
Board	$ 2,806
Books and supplies	$ 594
Other	$ 2,090

Financial Aid: Grayson County College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Grayson County College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Angelina College	Lufkin, TX	4,677
Trinity Valley Community College	Athens, TX	5,046
Mohawk Valley Community College-Utica Branch	Utica, NY	6,044
Bluegrass Community and Technical College	Lexington, KY	11,596
Bowling Green Technical College	Bowling Green, KY	4,953
Texarkana College	Texarkana, TX	4,439
Arapahoe Community College	Littleton, CO	6,538
Paris Junior College	Paris, TX	4,343
Big Sandy Community and Technical College	Prestonsburg, KY	4,856
Alvin Community College	Alvin, TX	4,169

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		82

Housing and Meals

Grayson County College provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 2,419 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

Food Science

ART STUDIES (2 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (24 awarded)

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (39 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

Computer Programming/Programmer
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (5 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (22 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (58 awarded)

Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS (102 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology

MATHEMATICS (7 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (6 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (67 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MUSIC (3 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (142 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (12 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (23 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (26 awarded)

Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling