Paris Junior College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	260
Student to faculty ratio	25 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Paris, Texas, Paris Junior College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Paris Junior College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Paris Junior College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Paris Junior College is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Paris Junior College is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Paris Junior College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,960

Cost of attendance at Paris Junior College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,460

Cost of attendance at Paris Junior College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Paris Junior College received on average $7,399 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,399

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	329	59%	$5,157	$1,696,489
Other Federal Grant	434	78%	$6,448	$2,798,345
State Grant/Scholarships	49	9%	$2,645	$129,621
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	189	34%	$2,750	$519,831
Total Grant & Scholarships	466	84%	$7,399	$3,447,797

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Paris Junior College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Paris Junior College students is 33.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.6%.

33.8%

asian 25.0% 2 students
African American 23.8% 20 students
white 36.9% 142 students
unknown 33.3% 2 students
hispanic 34.5% 49 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Paris Junior College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Paris Junior College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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