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Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC, USA

Durham Technical Community College is a 2-year institution with seven campuses in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. Durham Tech offers over 100 degree and certificate programs in 18 academic departments. The college’s Interpretation/Translation program confers Community Spanish Interpreter diplomas with medical and public service concentrations. Durham Tech also provides multicultural opportunities outside the classroom including a campus Center for the Global Learner which provides a common space for students from international backgrounds.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJune 15

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
99%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
4,119
Total Number of Undergrads
4,119
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes

Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$7,159
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$2,229
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$7,474
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1300

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,402
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,210
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$997

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
7%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,661
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$136

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
63%
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,800

What Students Are Saying

The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The classes are fast paced. Small class sizes.
Jasmine from Durham, NC
Over all great school based on the instructors. The administration needs improvement as they don't seem to care about students in general. Durham tech offers great programs and the instructors are usually great
Anthony from Graham, NC
Durham Tech is very organized.
The staff is helpful.
The teachers are there to help.
Kristen from Durham, NC