Dallas College — tuition $4,050 in-state, $6,000 out-of-stateDallas College campus, Dallas, TX. Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
65/100
Affordability
A
83/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
C
48/100
Prestige
D
38/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
66,592
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,068
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Dallas College ▼
29%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Dallas College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$41,714
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,493
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
32.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 62nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Dallas College
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
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Avg home value near campus: $173,801
Avg rent near campus: $1,620/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 75210 (10.2% cap, Dallas)
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🏆 Where Dallas College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~19,112 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person33%
Hybrid (Some Online)28%
Fully Online39%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)44%
25-64 (Adult)21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Dallas College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Dallas College?
Tuition at Dallas College is
$4,050 for in-state students
and $6,000 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,068.
What is the graduation rate at Dallas College?
The graduation rate at Dallas College is 36%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Dallas College a good school?
Dallas College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Dallas College?
Dallas College has a total enrollment of 66,592 students.
Is there rental demand near Dallas College?
Yes! Approximately 29% of students at Dallas College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 19,112 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Dallas area.
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