Collin College

What Collin College does

Collin College (legally Collin County Community College District) is a public community college district established in 1985 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, serving Collin County, Rockwall County, and parts of Denton County. The institution delivers associate degrees, technical certificates, dual-credit high school programs, continuing education, workforce training, and developmental education through 10 physical campuses plus the iCollin Virtual Campus, with a personnel headcount of 3,378 as of May 2026 across administrative, faculty, staff, and student assistant roles.

Its core product portfolio spans four service lines: academic transfer programs (university-parallel coursework), technical and workforce programs (including cybersecurity and automotive technology), continuing and developmental education, and specialized delivery modalities (dual credit, Weekend College, iCollin online). Supporting technology infrastructure includes the CougarWeb student portal with SAML SSO authentication, the Workday payroll system, and the Modern Campus CMS for web delivery, with accessibility compliance to WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

The institution's revenue model combines recurring streams from tuition and fees, local property tax revenue, and state appropriations, supplemented by professional services revenue from workforce training grants administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (notably the Skills Development Fund) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. It serves five primary customer segments: prospective and current college students, dual-credit high school students, continuing education and adult learners, employer partners receiving customized workforce training, and veterans and military-connected students. Pricing is positioned as affordable public community college tuition with select no-cost workforce certifications funded by state grants.

Name

Collin College

Legal name

Collin County Community College District

Website

https://collin.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Collin College is a public community college district in North Texas operating 10 campuses and a virtual campus, delivering associate degrees, technical certificates, dual-credit programs, and workforce training to students and regional employers across Collin, Rockwall, and parts of Denton County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Academic transfer programs
• Workforce training services
• Continuing education courses
• Dual credit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mckinney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college tuition and fees from credit-bearing academic programs, technical programs, and continuing education courses.
2. State Workforce Development Grants: Funding from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Workforce Commission for workforce training programs in cybersecurity, automotive technology, and other fields offered at no cost to students.
3. Skills Development Fund Grants: Skills Development Fund grants from Texas Workforce Commission funding customized training for workers at employer locations including Advanced Fixture Inc. and Credit Union of Texas.
4. Property Tax Revenue: As a public community college district, receives local property tax revenue to support operations alongside state funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Collin College is a public community college district that delivers post-secondary academic transfer courses, associate degrees, technical and workforce certificates, dual credit programs for high school students, adult literacy and continuing education, and customized employer training. Educational services are delivered through 10 physical campuses, a Public Safety Training Center, the Weekend College, and the iCollin Virtual Campus in North Texas.

Product overview

Collin College is a public, comprehensive community college district (Collin County Community College District) operating 10 physical campus locations plus an iCollin virtual campus. The institution offers a portfolio of educational products organized around four core service lines: (1) Academic Transfer Programs providing university-parallel courses for transfer to four-year institutions; (2) Technical and Workforce Programs delivering associate degrees and certificates in marketable skills fields; (3) Continuing Education and Developmental Programs for adult learners and those seeking literacy/development support; and (4) Specialized delivery modalities including Dual Credit (high school partnerships), Weekend College, and iCollin online learning. The college also operates workforce training services funded through state grants targeting regional economic development needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Transfer Programs University-parallel academic courses in arts and sciences designed for transfer to senior institutions, providing the first two years of a bachelor's degree, aimed at students planning to continue at four-year colleges and universities.
• Technical and Workforce Programs Technical programs leading to associate degrees or certificates that develop marketable skills in fields such as cybersecurity and automotive technology, with the goal of promoting economic development and preparing students for direct entry into the workforce.
• Continuing Education Continuing adult education programs supporting academic, professional, occupational, and cultural enhancement, including workforce development initiatives, for adult learners seeking professional development, certifications, or personal enrichment.
• Developmental Education and Literacy (Adult Education) Developmental education and literacy programs designed to improve the basic skills of students, including ESL coursework, for adult learners needing foundational skills preparation before or alongside college-level study.
• Dual Credit Programs Programs allowing high school students to earn college credit while still in high school, delivered through partnerships with area high schools to give students a head start on college education.
• iCollin Virtual Campus Online virtual campus providing distance education and remote learning options for students throughout the Collin College service area who are unable to attend in-person classes.
• Weekend College Accelerated weekend and evening college programs designed for working adults who need flexible scheduling options to complete degrees while maintaining employment.
• Workforce Training Services Customized training programs for businesses and workers, funded through grants such as the Texas Workforce Commission Skills Development Fund and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, targeting skilled workforce development in North Texas.
• Public Safety Training (Law Enforcement and Fire Science) Law enforcement and fire science training programs housed at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) in McKinney, for students pursuing public safety careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 330 workers trained through Skills Development Fund grants at employer locations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 January 2025Collin College is one of 43 grantees receiving nearly $13 million in workforce training program funding to expand educational offerings and certifications in cybersecurity and automotive technology at no cost to students.
• Texas Workforce CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2024Awarded $491,280 Skills Development Fund grant to Collin College for funding training for over 330 workers at Advanced Fixture Inc. and Credit Union of Texas in multifamily housing construction and banking sectors.
• Advanced Fixture Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2024Employer partner receiving workforce training for workers in multifamily housing construction through Skills Development Fund grant administered by Collin College.
• Credit Union of TexascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2024Financial institution partner receiving workforce training for banking employees through Skills Development Fund grant administered by Collin College.
• Dallas CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow community college receiving Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board workforce training funds to expand educational offerings in Texas.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dallas College: Dallas College is a large Texas public community college district serving Dallas County with multiple campuses, offering associate degrees, workforce training, and dual credit programs — directly comparable to Collin College in scale, mission, and product portfolio. It is also a co-grantee with Collin College in the Texas HECB $13M workforce training allocation.
• Tarrant County College District: Tarrant County College is a major Texas public community college district serving the Fort Worth area with similar scale, multi-campus structure, and a mix of transfer, technical, and workforce training programs. Highly comparable in mission, structure, and funding model.
• Houston Community College: Houston Community College is a large multi-campus public community college system in Texas offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce development. Comparable in scale, program mix, and reliance on state appropriations and property taxes.
• Austin Community College District: Austin Community College is a Texas public community college district serving the Austin metro with multiple campuses, academic transfer, technical, and workforce programs. Comparable in mission, structure, and growth-corridor demographic positioning.
• Lone Star College System: Lone Star College is a multi-campus Texas public community college system in the Houston suburbs offering associate degrees, technical training, and continuing education. Similar scale and program mix to Collin College.
• San Jacinto College: San Jacinto College is a Texas public community college district serving the East Houston metro with multiple campuses and a strong workforce/technical program emphasis. Comparable in mission, multi-campus structure, and employer partnership model.
• Alamo Colleges District: Alamo Colleges is a multi-campus Texas public community college district serving the San Antonio region with a comparable mix of transfer, technical, and workforce development programs. Similar scale and operational model.
• El Paso Community College District: El Paso Community College is a multi-campus Texas public community college district offering associate degrees and workforce programs. Comparable as a Texas public community college with similar governance and funding structure.

Regional players

• North Central Texas College: North Central Texas College is a smaller public community college serving Cooke, Denton, and Wise counties — geographically adjacent to Collin College's service area with overlapping workforce development mission and similar program offerings.

Emerging players

• Western Governors University: WGU is a non-profit online university offering competency-based bachelor's and master's degrees at low cost, competing directly with community colleges for adult learners seeking affordable degree pathways, particularly in workforce-aligned fields like IT, healthcare, and business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1571107556
• Xx.com/collincollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collin-county-community-college

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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