As the leading two-year college in Oklahoma, Tulsa Community College offers an excellent platform for students to earn an associate’s degree and prepare for the University of their choice. Also referred to as TCC, Tulsa Community College was established in 1970 to serve Tulsa and the neighboring community. TCC aims to develop the community through its intellectual achievements and creative energy. Since its inception, the college has been providing innovative, flexible, and affordable public higher education to all. Tulsa Community College operates four campuses and a conference center spread across Tulsa:
Metro Campus
West Campus
Northeast Campus
Southeast Campus
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Academics
Tulsa Community College is accredited by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission. TCC is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the North Central Council of Two-Year Colleges; and is also approved by the federal government to provide higher education under the Veterans and Social Security laws. Several programs at TCC have received accreditation approval from various other organizations or agencies.
Tulsa Community College offers an array of academic programs and courses leading to associate’s degrees. The programs are designed in a way to prepare students for advanced studies or careers in their preferred areas of interest. Flexibility is an important aspect of the education offered at TCC. Students can attend the day, evening, or weekend classes as per their convenience.
The Continuing Education center offers a variety of programs to students who wish to improve their skills, discover new talents, interests and abilities for better career prospects in life. The program provides innovative educational opportunities for students of all ages. Continuing education also offers online training and development classes through Ed2go, Gatlin Education Services (GES), MindEdge, JER Online, LERN Online, and UGotClass.
Tulsa Community College consistently ranks in the top three percent of over 1,150 community colleges nationwide in terms of the number of associate’s degrees conferred in all disciplines. TCC boasts amazing faculty strength with over 250 full-time faculty members and more than 800 adjunct professors.
TCC Online:
Tulsa Community College offers online education for students staying geographically apart. Through its amazing technological tools, students can take classes via the internet anytime, anywhere. The online courses at TCC are offered via Distance Learning. Some courses may require students to come to the campus for orientations or exams. Other courses are offered entirely online, without any on-campus requirements.
Students who are self-motivated and disciplined to further their education, but are unable to attend regular classes due to job responsibilities or other commitments can choose the online courses. The flexibility and convenience offered by TCC online courses makes distance learning more enjoyable. Students can earn a wide variety of online degrees and certificates in diverse areas of study such as business administration, accounting, management, economics, history, psychology, and more.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Tulsa Community College.
Each semester, Tulsa Community College enrolls nearly 30,000 students in credit and continuing education classes. The admissions criteria at the college are the minimum standards set by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. For most programs, the school offers an open-door admission process, but certain programs do require additional standards.
Students seeking admission must either be a graduate from an accredited high school, or achieve an equivalent certificate based on the GED. They must also take either SAT or ACT test.
International students (whose native language is not English) seeking admission to TCC must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Financial Aid
Tulsa Community College offers monetary support to students through its diverse financial aid programs. Financial assistance is given to the qualified and deserving students. TCC makes it available through grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment from federal, state, institutional and private sources. All students applying for financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Grants and scholarships are the form of financial aid that students don’t have to pay back, whereas loans need to be repaid with interest. Work-study program provides an opportunity to work and earn money to meet the school expenses. Grants offered at TCC include Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Tribal Grants.
Different types of scholarships offered at TCC include Hispanic American Foundation Scholarship, Scholars for Excellence in Child Care; Oklahoma Horticulture Society Scholarship; The DREAM Institute Scholarship; Through the Looking Glass Scholarship; William & Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship; TCC Music Department Scholarship; TCC Performance Emphasis Scholarship; TCC Stage Production Technology Scholarship. Outside scholarships include Jaycee Foundation; Journalism Art Communication Scholarship; SST Scholarship; S-STEMOSU Scholarship; United Negro College Fund; TCC Sate Regents Tuition Waiver Policies; and Pipestems Scholarship.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Tulsa Community College 5422nd for the average student loan amount.
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The student body at Tulsa Community College presents a diverse mix. Nearly 25 percent of the college’s enrollment is composed of minority populations. TCC ranks second in the nation in awarding associate’s degrees to Native American students. The college also encourages admission of the international students from more than 65 countries. The diversity of student population provides an opportunity to the learners to understand the different cultures and traditions around the world. This helps Tulsa Community College not only impart academic education to the students but also instill great values in them.
Student organizations form an essential part of student life. They help to develop leadership qualities, broaden experiences and meet new people having similar interests. You can either join an organization or create a new one. Some of the on-campus student organizations include Adults in Career Transition; African American Student Alliance; African American Student Association (AASA); People to People International; Phi Beta Lambda; Phi Theta Kappa; RISE Student Association; Rock Climbing Club; Veterinary Technology Student Association; Weight Lifting Club; and Writers’ Bloc.
Students at TCC, full time or part time in credit courses, are members of the student body. This enables a student to vote in the student elections and participate in the various student activities. The representative governing group of the student body is known as the Student Government Association (SGA). The association organizes various events and activities such as films, music presentations, discussions, exhibits, lectures, trips, contests, workshops, and family-oriented programs.
Tulsa Community College provides multicultural experiences for the students such as the Red Fork Native American Film Festival, Hispanic Luncheon, Global Festival, Day of Vision, and a multicultural curriculum emphasis.
Current students and alumni can seek counseling help and career advice from TCC’s career services program. The services include evaluating, developing, and implementing career, education, and employment decisions throughout life.
Media and Publications:
Spotlight Magazine is Tulsa Community College’s periodic publication. BlueBytes is the monthly e-Newsletter, published by the TCC Marketing Department. It publishes interesting and important news regarding Tulsa Community College.
Campus Facilities:
Tulsa Community College is a commuter school. However, it offers diverse food services for the convenience of students and staff. There are food and drink vending machines available in various locations on each TCC campus. The campuses also have Wi-Fi connection throughout to ensure students have easy access to wireless technology.
The International Student Services Center located on the northeast campus works to make the international student’s experience more productive and positive. They offer diverse programs and services such as assistance in admission processing, academic or career advising, immigration assistance, and getting involved in cultural activities.
Tulsa Community College provides academic support services for students with certain disabilities across the four campuses and other centers. There are two special centers at TCC that offer support services to the students: the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; and disABLED Student Resource Center (dSRC).
The college also houses a state-of-the-art fitness center located in the Student Unions at Metro, Northeast, Southeast, and West campuses. The center is open to all TCC students, full-time faculty, and staff. These centers include basketball/ volleyball courts, an indoor track, an aerobics room, a free weight room, and cardio exercise areas. Professional trainers are also available.
The Learning Resources Center (LRC) is TCC’s academic support service that supports the teaching and learning process in the college. The center offers a wide variety of services, resources and materials, a knowledgeable staff, in a relaxed setting. The resources available include books, eBooks, research databases, newspapers, videos, and research guides.
The Communications Center is located on each TCC campus; and it provides reading, writing, and study skills assistance to the students. The Computer Instructional Labs offer an array of services, which include computer-aided instruction packages, microcomputers to support courses, program construction assistance, program debugging, instructional assistance software usage, and a central working space.
Intramural Sports:
Tulsa Community College offers recreational program designed to meet the needs of all the students. It provides an opportunity to get involved in team and participate in individual sports. TCC offers several intramural sports throughout the year. Some of them are basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, pool, table tennis, and others. The intramural leagues and tournaments are designed in these sports.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Tulsa Community College?
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Additional School Information
Tulsa Community College ranks among the top 50 community colleges in United States in granting associate’s degrees in health professions and related clinical sciences; and the TCC job placement rate is nearly 93 percent.
TCC Continuing Education’s high-quality programs have been regarded by the National Council for Continuing Education and Training, as ‘Best of Tulsa’ and TulsaKids ‘Family Favorite Awards.’
The students can easily transfer their credits for bachelor’s degrees in Tulsa. Tulsa Community College has transfer agreements and collaboration with Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Northeastern State University, Rogers State University, Oklahoma State University (OSU), Langston University, The University of Oklahoma, The University of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University, Southern Nazarene University, St. Gregory’s University and The University of Phoenix.
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