Tri-County Community College

Tri-County Community College was established in 1964. It is a two-year public college located in Murphy, North Carolina. Other branch campuses are located in Murphy, Robbinsville and Andrews. Associate’s degrees are awarded by TCCC in the arts, science, applied science and general education. Several courses are offered through distance education programs, collaborative programs and continuing education programs.

TCCC is home to a number of student-run clubs and organizations, including Alpha Beta Gamma, the National Technical Honor Society, the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa and the TCCC Alumni Association, among others. TCCC also has a student run newspaper, known as the Tri-County Communicator. The institution provides Academic Counseling, Career Counseling and Personal Counseling facilities to the students.

Tri-County Community College Highlights

Where Tri-County Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in family and social work and computer science and engineering.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Tri-County Community College was 1,079 in 2007 (569 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Tri-County Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.