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Trinity Valley Community College

Athens, TX·Public·4,793 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 4,793 students.

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4,793
Students
$3,801
Net Price
24%
Grad Rate
$35,600
Earnings
10 yr
$6,707
Debt

About This School

Trinity Valley Community College is a public institution located in Athens, Texas with approximately 4,793 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,801 per year. The graduation rate is 24%, and the typical graduate earns $35,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) is a public community college based in Athens, Texas. It has six campuses serving five counties across the southeast and eastern parts of the state.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the cost is genuinely hard to beat at just $3,801/year average net price, and graduates carry relatively low debt at $6,707, which limits financial risk. However, only 24% of students earn a degree, which is a real concern — it suggests many students don't finish, so you'll want to ask yourself honestly what support systems you'll need to be in that minority. Median earnings of $35,600 a decade out are modest, making this best suited as an affordable stepping stone toward a four-year transfer rather than a terminal credential.

Founded
1946
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions19%
Business & Marketing3%
Education2%
Computer Science2%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

John LayfieldShawn KempNick Van ExelBetty Lennox

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,970
Avg Net Price
$3,801
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$6,707

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
24%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,707
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,707
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White52%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino29%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,793 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Trinity Valley Community College

100 Cardinal Drive

Athens, TX 75751

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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