Tallahassee Community College Profile - FloridaShines (2024)

Tallahassee Community College is the College of Choice for the thousands of students who join us every year from all over the state, nation, and world. TCC is consistently ranked one of the top community colleges in the nation, offering top-notch academic programs, seamless transfer opportunities, and in-demand career training. Our small class sizes and personalized advising help you get on track and stay on track. That’s why we have one of the highest student success rates in the country.

TCC is the No. 1 transfer school to both FSU and FAMU, transferring more students to these prestigious universities than any other college. We also offer more than 70 career and job-training programs that can be completed in two years or less.

Tallahassee Community College (TCC) is a Public institution located in the Panhandle region of Florida.TCC has Regional Accreditation.

The main campus in Tallahassee, FL has a City feeling.

Tallahassee Community College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:

• Associate (2 yr.)
• Bachelor's (4 yr.)
• Graduate Degree
• Certificate

Most Notable Programs

• General Transfer
• Associate in Science in Nursing (R.N.)
• Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene
• Career Certificate in Law Enforcement Basic Recruit
• Associate in Science in Cybersecurity

TCC is home to many student clubs and organizations that provide students the opportunity to get involved on campus.

TCC students live with FSU and FAMU students in off-campus housing and have a rich college experience along with the 50,000 students who study here every year. Tallahassee consistently ranks in the top 20 on a variety of Best College Town lists (but number 1 in our hearts). With our fantastic weather, an impressive array of parks and green spaces, vibrant art and music scene, award-winning restaurants, low cost of living, and an abundance of Southern charm, you’ll love living here.

Going to TCC is extremely affordable. Tuition at TCC is about half the cost of tuition at a state university at around $100 per credit hour. TCC maintains one of the lowest tuition rates in the state of Florida. Your Florida Bright Futures and Florida Prepaid dollars go much further at TCC.

We offer flexible and affordable payment options AND provide a wide range of financial assistance, from financial aid to scholarships. We’re proud that 70 percent of our students graduate without any debt.

At Tallahassee Community College, we have scholarships for all types of students through the TCC Foundation.

When you submit the TCC Scholarship Application, you’ll be matched with available scholarships that you qualify for. With just one application, you can be considered for multiple scholarships.

TCC Onlinebelieves in excellence in teaching, student services, student support, and faculty support. TCC Onlineis dedicated to delivering quality, industry-relevant courses for students who desire to continue their education, enhance their skills, and prepare themselves for future employment opportunities.

TCC Onlineis committed to making distance education an accessible, stress-free and valuable learning experience. TCC offers more than 800 online course sections each year, including five degrees that students can complete entirely through distance learning.

Highest Enrollment Programs

• College And University Transfer
• Early Childhood Development, Education And Management
• Paralegal/Legal Studies
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Nursing (B.S.N)

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Distance Learning Courses

Tallahassee Community College publishes Distance Learning courses on the FloridaShines Course Catalog. Students enrolled in other Florida public institutions can start registration as transient students directly from the catalog.

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Advising

TCC advisors work side-by-side with you to help you select courses, plan for academic and career goals,connect with campus resources, and prepare for graduation. Get advised at your convenience, whether you walk in, make an appointment, or attend a virtual group session. Students are responsible for meeting with an advisor at least once a semester.

Activities include:

• Student Government Association
• Intramural sports
• Theatre TCC!
• Black Student Union
• Brain Bowl
• SudentVeterans Association
• Forensics (Speech and Debate)
• Model United Nations
• International Student Organization
• Black Male Achievers
• Sister to Sister
• Phi Theta Kappa
• TCC Dance Company
• The Talon (student newspaper)
• and more!

The First Year Experience (FYE) Program is designed to help ease your transition into college life at Tallahassee Community College. Through the FYE Program, you’ll meet other new students as you learn about the resources, tools, and programs you need to succeed in your first year at TCC and beyond.

Former TCC students who have not been enrolled at TCC within the last 12 months or three consecutive semesters are considered readmit or returning students. Visit https://www.tcc.fl.edu/admissions/apply/returning-student/