Dallas College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Dallas College?

Dallas College's tuition is relatively low compared with many four-year institutions, but tuition alone is not the annual cost of attending. For 2025-26, reported average full-time undergraduate tuition was $4,662 for in-state students and $6,000 for out-of-state students, with no separately reported required fees in those figures.

• Tuition and fees: The 2025-26 reported averages were $4,662 in-state and $6,000 out-of-state for full-time undergraduates.
• Part-time tuition: The reported per-credit charges were $169 in-state and $250 out-of-state; a student's applicable residency category and current rate should be confirmed before registration.
• Other expenses: Books and supplies, transportation, food, housing and personal costs can substantially change an individual budget. The reported median books-and-supplies amount was $440.

Dallas College's published tuition schedule distinguishes among residency categories, including Dallas County residents, other Texas residents and out-of-state students. That schedule and a student's credit load are more useful for calculating a current bill than an older annual average. A financial aid cost-of-attendance budget may also include living and transportation allowances; those are planning estimates, not necessarily charges paid to the college.

For 2024-25, the reported average net price for students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less was $2,530. Net price estimates subtract grant and scholarship aid from estimated attendance costs. They are averages, not individual offers: residency, enrollment intensity, living arrangements and aid eligibility can produce a different result. Eligible students may seek federal grants, Texas aid, Dallas College Foundation scholarships and other assistance through the college's financial aid process; filing the FAFSA is a central step for federal aid consideration.

What are the work-study opportunities at Dallas College?

Eligible Dallas College students may pursue Federal Work-Study, a financial aid program that provides paid, part-time work rather than an automatic deduction from tuition. Eligibility depends on the student's aid application, financial need, available funding and an actual job offer.

Students interested in work-study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid eligibility and follow Dallas College's student-employment application process. An ordinary campus or local part-time job is different: it may not require Federal Work-Study eligibility. Internships also have separate academic and employer rules, and Dallas College does not require an internship of every student.

For broader career planning, Dallas College offers career-development support, including help exploring occupations, preparing application materials and connecting with employment resources. Students seeking a job tied to their major should ask their program or career-services staff whether an internship, employer event or relevant student position is available that term.