Dallas College is the public community college system for Dallas County. It operates seven campuses, Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, along with neighborhood centers and online classes.
The college offers more than 300 degrees and certificates, from six-week upskilling certificates to associate degrees and a growing set of bachelor’s degrees. Tuition for Dallas County residents is $99 per credit hour, and the college says most students pay less than $1,200 a semester. Through the Dallas College Promise, seniors at partner high schools can receive up to three years of free tuition.
Dallas College also trains employers’ workforces. It reports advising more than 2,500 small businesses a year and training thousands of apprentices.
For employers, the college is often the quickest route to training workers in fields such as health care, information technology, manufacturing and logistics.
Chancellor Justin Lonon was named to D CEO’s 2027 Dallas 500. The main number is (214) 378-1500, and campus locations and enrollment details are on the college’s website.
Leadership
- Justin LononChancellorD CEO Dallas 500 (2027)