Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee Community College (TCC) is a state college that is located in Tallahassee, Florida. TCC is a full member of the Florida State Colleges institution and it offers students many educational opportunities. Those who attend this school will be able to pursue several associate's degree programs, bachelor's degree programs, and technical certificates. TCC was originally established in 1966 and the school motto is “the school of choice”. It is a school that is all about giving students as many choices as possible in order to enrich their academic experiences. TCC serves nearly 25,000 students and is the top transfer school in the nation to Florida State University and Florida A&M University, offering you many versatile options if you wish to transfer credits.
TCC has a fantastic nursing program for students to consider too. All of the nursing courses offered by TCC seek to prepare nursing students to function as effective members of the medical community. Several different nursing categories are available. Students can earn an associate’s degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing. This will allow students to move on to have lucrative careers as registered nurses.
Nursing assistant courses are also available that focus on long-term care. All nursing courses are fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students11,782 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
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Nursing schools located within 86 miles radius of Tallahassee Community College
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Florida State University
3 miles away |
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
3 miles away |
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Bainbridge State College
34 miles away |
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North Florida Community College
55 miles away |
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Chipola College
58 miles away |
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Valdosta State University
68 miles away |
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Albany State University
79 miles away |
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Darton State College
79 miles away |
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Gulf Coast State College
85 miles away |
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
86 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2012 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $101/credit | |
| In State Students | $101/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $378/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,545 | $4,545 | $17,010 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,070 | $7,070 | $26,460 |
| BSN | 125 | $12,625 | $12,625 | $47,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 64% of Tallahassee Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 48% | $4,381 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $503 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $660 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $1,434 |
| Federal Student Loans | 33% | $3,731 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $8,405 |
$4,092
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,705 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,344 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,440 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,590 |
| Over $110,000$8,736 |
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Student Population
11,782
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,363
Women
5,419
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
49% |
|
Black/African American |
30% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
