Trinity Valley Community College

Trinity Valley Community College is a community college located in Texas. It was established in 1946 as Henderson County Junior College in Athens. It was given its present name in September of 1986. TVCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

TVCC offers instruction through its four campuses, which are home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular organizations are Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Phi Tau, Wild Card Jazz Ensemble and Marching Band. Its sports teams are known as the Cardinals.

Campus Location

100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
USA
Main Tel: (903) 675-6200
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in landscaping and horticulture, engineering technician, production trades, and computer science and engineering.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	667	24
< 1 year certificate	494	15
1-2 year certificate	160	20

Students

Student enrollment was 5,046 in 2007-2008 (3,316 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,800
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 2,550
Room and board	$ 3,706
Books and supplies	$ 1,500
Other	$ 3,800

Financial Aid: Trinity Valley Community 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 Trinity Valley Community College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Eastern Arizona College	Thatcher, AZ	5,314
2	Johnston Community College	Smithfield, NC	4,145
3	Central Community College	Grand Island, NE	6,531
4	Alvin Community College	Alvin, TX	4,169
5	Catawba Valley Community College	Hickory, NC	4,765
6	Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	5,824
7	John C Calhoun State Community College	Tanner, AL	9,117
8	Saint Louis Community College-Meramec	Kirkwood, MO	10,168
9	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	Tifton, GA	3,665
10	Clackamas Community College	Oregon City, OR	6,613

Housing and Meals

Trinity Valley Community College provides on-campus housing for 356 of its 3,316 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (71 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (113 awarded)

Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded)

Mason/Masonry

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded)

Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (144 awarded)

Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (17 awarded)

Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (67 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LAW (4 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (461 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (71 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (12 awarded)

Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (6 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (200 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (71 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded)

Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting