Providing Transformational Educationto DFW and Beyond
Dallas College launched more than 50 years ago with the establishment of El Centro Campus in the heart of downtown Dallas.
Its sole mission was to provide access to higher education to students from all walks of life in order to transform their lives and communities for the better.
Now, Dallas College, with seven campuses, serves 125,000 students annually, partners with dozens of ISDs, businesses and governmental entities throughout Dallas County and beyond to create pathways for students to complete their educational goals and create a vibrant, thriving economic center.
Below are just a few of the ways we’ve made an impact in the lives of our students and the communities in which they live.
We Help So Students Don’t Just Survive, They Thrive
Dallas College understands that students can’t thrive in either school or life if they don’t have the emotional, physical and mental support they need.
That’s why Dallas College has prioritized supplying the resources students need to live stable, successful lives.
Student Care Network
Whether it’s groceries, childcare, counseling or internet access, Dallas College has successfully helped thousands of students meet their essential needs to overcome the challenges of life and complete their educational goals.
Emergency Aid
Funding provided by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and the Dallas College Foundation 2
- $5.9 Million for Childcare
- $3.5 Million for Food
- $8 Million for Housing
- $4.8 Million for Learning Materials
- $4.8 Million for Transportation
- $1.4 Million for Tuition
Pathway to a Higher Wage, Better Life, Greater Opportunities
Academic Degrees and Athletics Accomplishments
Dallas College thrives on its mission of making higher education accessible to all. This enables people from all walks of life to accomplish their educational goals – both in and out of the classroom – without taking on the heavy burden of substantial student debt. Students enjoy the vibrant culture on each of our seven campuses with access to faculty and staff who will support their efforts to advance their learning and their lives.
College and Career Readiness
High Schools
High Schools
High Schools
- Early College High School students have the opportunity to earn an Associate degree free of charge while they earn a high school diploma.
- T-STEM (Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academies focus on instruction in science and math-related subjects.
- P-TECHs allow students to earn a high school diploma and an Associate degree simultaneously while gaining relevant work experience with 95 industry partners.
230.5K College Credit Hours
earned by dual credit students1
(Nearly 30,000 dual credit students from almost 200 high schools earned)
Credentials
12,136 Total Credentials Awarded3
1,799 Associate Degrees and 559 Certificates
were awarded to dual credit students2
21,014 Students Transferred
to 4-year colleges or universities3
North Lake Blazers
- Won the men’s NJCAA Division III basketball championship in 2022
Brookhaven Lady Bears
- Won the women’s NJCAA Division III soccer championship in 2021.
- This championship was their third championship win in 5 years!
Richland Thunderducks
- Men’s soccer team won its fourth NJCAA Men’s Soccer Division III championship in a row in 2021.
- They are the only team to ever win four consecutive titles!
Student Demographics
BIPOC Students
Black, indigenous and people of color
Other
77.34% of our student population identify as Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)
First-Generation Students
First-generation college students
Other
33% of our students are first-generation college students
Workforce Programs
Dallas College drives workforce and economic development through programs, services and relationships that align with the identified needs of business, industry and community. We work to be the strategic driver of uncommon solutions and deliverables by utilizing the talents of extraordinary people, tools and ideas. Whether students are looking for a degree, credential or career development, Dallas College has a pathway that will provide a way for them to meet their educational goals.
We’re Stronger Together
When students succeed, both academically and economically, so do their families, neighborhoods and communities.
Dallas College is keenly focused on keeping Dallas County vibrant, growing and economically viable for current and future generations through providing access to high-quality learning environments.
The Dallas College 40-year return on investment (ROI) is approximately $900,000 for an associate degree and over $700,000 for a certificate.
American Association of Community College Expanding Community College Apprenticeships expanded its apprenticeship program to allow Dallas College to train 543 apprentices, superseding requirements to 121% of the deliverable through 20,064 training hours and using $419,710. Dallas College trained apprentices in Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, and Services industries to build a more skilled and diverse workforce and expanded career pathways and options.
for an associate degree
Dallas County economy
5,600 students in the last year
currently active grants
Providing Equal Access to Business Opportunities
Dallas College strives to create a fair and equitable marketplace by providing equal access to business opportunities for all suppliers. Investing in the community promotes innovation, drives competition and celebrates culture and community.
Projects such as the Dallas College Facilities Improvement Plan and new construction projects on campuses, have generated new business for suppliers across the community.
Facilities Improvement Plan
Business We Serve:
- Minority-owned business
- Woman-owned business
- Disadvantaged business
- Small business
- Veteran-owned business
- Historically underutilized business
- LGBTQ+ owned business
Dallas College Recognitions
We’d like to express our humble gratitude for the recognition and support we’ve received from local, state and national organizations for our work in higher education. See below for a list of commendations given to our faculty, teams, programs and departments, along with the overall institution for our effort in serving students in DFW and beyond.
Among the largest Hispanic Serving Institutions in the U.S. (Source: Excelencia in Education)
Dallas College Board of Trustees honored with Dallas Business Journal 2022 Outstanding Directors Awards
Dual Credit Success Coaching Team recognized with the 2022 TEXAAN Remarkable Advising Initiative Award
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson recognized Dallas College in the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Highways and Transit Subcommittee Hearing
Dallas College Police honored as a Recognized Law Enforcement Agency by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Recognition Program
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education honored Dallas College as the only 2-year college to achieve its Silver status designation
Dr. Justin Lonon honored in 2023 with the Paragon Award for New Presidents
Dr. Eddie Tealer honored in 2024 with the Shirley B. Gordon Award
to support the School of Education
Coordinating Board (THECB)
for internship
- 1. Fall 2020 to Spring 2022
- 2. Fall 2021 to Spring 2022
- 3. Fall 2020 to Spring 2021
- 4. Fiscal Year 2021