For nearly 60 years, Dallas College has transformed the economic and social landscape of Dallas County by making higher education accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. Founded in 1965 as the Dallas County Community College District and unified under one name in 2020, Dallas College now serves more than 125,000 students annually across seven campuses throughout the region. The institution exists to break down the barriers that stand between people and their dreams - whether those barriers are financial, geographic, or systemic. By offering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and career certificates at tuition rates of $99 per credit hour for residents, Dallas College ensures that education remains a pathway to opportunity rather than a source of debt.
Dallas College operates at the intersection of education and workforce development, partnering with local businesses, school districts, and four-year universities to create clear pathways from learning to earning. The college offers more than 300 programs across seven schools of instruction, from early childhood education and nursing to software development and advanced manufacturing. With a $458.3 million annual economic impact on Dallas County, the institution does more than teach - it powers the regional economy. By providing 21,484 credentials annually and maintaining a student body that reflects the diversity of the community it serves, Dallas College fulfills its mission of delivering 'education that works' for students, employers, and the region alike.
