Dallas College

What Dallas College does

Dallas College is a public community college system operating as part of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD), headquartered at 1601 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1965, the institution serves 100,000 to 127,000 students annually across seven campuses (Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, and Richland), neighborhood centers, and online programs via eCampus. It offers more than 300 degrees and certificates, ranging from six-week upskill certificates through associate and bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education, Management (Fall 2026 launch), Nursing (RN to BSN), and Software Development, with tuition priced at $99 per credit hour and full bachelor's degrees capped at $11,880 or less.

The core technology stack consists of standard higher-education platforms — eCampus for online learning, Workday for administration, Microsoft Teams for collaboration, Navigate for advising, and EAB integrated tooling — supplemented by differentiated industry partnerships including Bloomberg technology for the Texas Ticker / Y'all Street Market Experience and a Vū virtual production soundstage with DHD Films for media training. The revenue model is a hybrid of student tuition and fees (the primary recurring stream), federal workforce training grants from agencies including the U.S. Department of Labor ($10M in 2021, $5M in 2022, $5.7M PATH through 2029) and the Economic Development Administration ($8.8M in 2022), philanthropic grants such as the BlackRock Future Builders $30M initiative, and corporate sponsorships through Dallas College Foundation Inc. More than 70% of students receive financial aid and over $1.2 million in scholarships are awarded annually.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer across four core customer segments: prospective college students (primary), business and industry partners via Ascend Institute and apprenticeship programs, transfer students via university partnerships, and community members served through civic programs and food distribution partnerships. The institution claims a $5.1 billion annual economic impact on the Dallas County region, supports 1 in 49 county jobs, and has trained 3,400 apprentices with 25+ industry partners and 2,500+ small businesses annually.

Name

Dallas College

Legal name

Dallas College

Website

https://dcccd.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Dallas College is a public community college system serving 100,000+ students annually across seven Dallas County campuses with 300+ degrees and certificates at $99/credit hour, combining affordable associate and bachelor's programs with workforce development, apprenticeship, and employer partnership initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce development training
• Technical and vocational degrees
• Associate degree programs
• Apprenticeship and upskilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition at $99 per credit hour ($297 per three-hour class). Bachelor degrees priced at $11,880 or less. Most students pay less than $1,200 per semester.
2. Federal Grants: Federal workforce training grants including $5 million from U.S. Department of Labor for apprenticeship modernization (2022) and $10 million award for workforce training (2021). Also $5.7 million PATH healthcare workforce initiative through 2029.
3. Philanthropic Grants: Grants from foundations for workforce development programs. BlackRock Future Builders initiative includes grants for pre-apprenticeship programs, journeyman exam prep, and financial education courses.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships through Dallas College Foundation Inc. to support student success and employee enrichment, offering recognition and access to the Dallas College community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dallas College is a public community college system delivering higher education across seven campuses and online, offering more than 300 degrees and certificates—from six-week upskill certificates and dual credit courses to associate and bachelor's degrees—alongside customized workforce training, apprenticeship programs, and free adult education such as GED/HSE preparation. Pricing is standardized at $99 per credit hour for Dallas County residents, with bachelor's degrees capped at $11,880 or less.

Product overview

Dallas College is a community college system offering a comprehensive educational platform with more than 300 degrees and certificates. The core offerings include associate degree programs and bachelor's degrees (Early Childhood Education, Management, Nursing, Software Development) across seven campuses and online. The portfolio includes accelerated learning options (Nights and Weekends Program), workforce development initiatives (Ascend Institute, PATH Project, WorkReadyU), and specialized training programs (Vū Virtual Production Soundstage, Y'all Street Market Experience with Bloomberg, AVIADAR aviation technology). The institution serves over 127,000 students annually and focuses on affordability at $99 per credit hour.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs
• Bachelor's Degree Programs
• Accelerated Nights and Weekends Program
• Ascend Institute (Workforce Development for Businesses)
• WorkReadyU and Free Training Programs
• Dual Credit Courses for High School Students
• National University Transfer Pathway
• PATH Project (Partners in Advancing Talent in Healthcare)
• Y'all Street Market Experience (Bloomberg Texas Ticker)
• Vū Virtual Production Soundstage
• BlackRock Future Builders Electrical Training

Quantifiable outcome

• $5.1 billion annual economic impact
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• National UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Renewed and expanded student transfer partnership creating a direct pathway for community college students to earn bachelor's degrees. Eligible students who complete an associate degree receive guaranteed admission, can transfer up to 60 credits, and qualify for up to 25% tuition reduction with scholarships. One of the largest transfer pipelines in Texas.
• IBEW-NECA Electrical Training ALLIANCEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Union training provider partnership for electrical workforce development as part of BlackRock Future Builders initiative.
• Independent Electrical Contractors of DallascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Independent training provider partnership for electrical workforce development as part of BlackRock Future Builders initiative.
• Texas State Technical College (TSTC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Educational institution partnership for electrical workforce training as part of BlackRock Future Builders initiative.
• North Texas Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Mobile food distribution partnership hosting events at Dallas College West Dallas Center to provide groceries to support families, with participation on a first-come, first-served basis.
• BloombergflagshipTechnology or Integration · 18 February 2026Partnership to launch The Texas Ticker, a hands-on trading and market analytics initiative built around the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge where teams compete with $1 million simulated portfolios. Flagship initiative of Dallas College's Y'all Street Market Experience, connecting students with real-world market activity through Bloomberg technology.
• Vū Technology and DHD FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Virtual production soundstage partnership providing students hands-on training in virtual production, visual effects, and digital media careers. DHD Films trains Dallas College faculty at its Dallas studio and connects students with internships and professional opportunities in North Texas' growing film and media industry.
• Tarrant County College, Navarro College, Hill College, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2025$5.7 million PATH (Partners in Advancing Talent in Healthcare) initiative funded by U.S. Department of Labor through 2029. Partnership delivers targeted healthcare training, builds career pathways, and provides over $1.3 million in tuition assistance to serve thousands of students across North Texas, particularly low-income, first-generation, and historically underserved individuals.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tarrant County College District: Largest community college system serving the neighboring Tarrant County / Fort Worth region. Direct peer in scale, mission, and Texas-region workforce development focus; already collaborates with Dallas College on the DOL-funded PATH healthcare initiative.
• Houston Community College: Large multi-campus urban community college system in Texas serving a similarly diverse, workforce-focused student population. Comparable on program breadth (degrees, certificates, corporate training) and economic-impact reporting.
• Lone Star College: Texas community college system serving the Houston-The Woodlands metro with comparable enrollment scale and workforce-development emphasis. Overlaps on dual credit, transfer pipelines, and apprenticeship-style programs.
• Austin Community College District: Multi-campus Texas community college serving the Austin metro. Comparable in offering associate and bachelor's pathways, accelerated formats, and extensive employer partnerships in a high-growth regional economy.
• Collin College: DFW-area community college serving Collin County suburbs. Direct regional competitor for transfer, dual-credit, and workforce students north of Dallas, with similar program breadth and corporate training emphasis.
• San Jacinto College: Large Gulf Coast Texas community college system with multi-campus footprint and strong technical/manufacturing and petrochemical workforce pipelines. Comparable in scale and industry-aligned program design.
• Pasadena City College: Large single-college community college in California with very high enrollment, extensive transfer pathways, and strong workforce programs. Comparable on scale, affordability, and breadth of credentials offered.
• Pima Community College: Multi-campus Arizona community college serving the Tucson metro. Comparable on workforce development funding (DOL grants), apprenticeship initiatives, and employer-aligned training programs in healthcare, skilled trades, and IT.

Broad incumbents

• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA): One of the largest community college systems in the U.S., serving the DC metro area. Comparable in scale, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and emphasis on workforce credentials aligned to a major metropolitan economy.
• Miami Dade College: Largest college in the U.S. by enrollment with a comparable multi-campus urban community college model. Useful benchmark for scale of bachelor's degree offerings, workforce partnerships, and economic-impact measurement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dallascollegetx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DCCCDCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/dallascollegetx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/dallascollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/dallascollegetx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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