College Facts
Since offering its first classes in 1985, Collin College has expanded to serve approximately 60,000 credit and continuing education students across Collin County and beyond.
Collin College by the Numbers
1985
Year Founded
11
Campuses & Centers
200+
Degrees & Certificates
5
Bachelor’s Degrees
60,000+
Credit & Continuing Ed Students
12,000+
Dual Credit Students
3,300+
Employees
550,000+
Alumni
21:1
Student-to-Full-time Faculty Ratio
About Collin College
Academics and Programs
Collin College offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including Associate
of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Arts
in Teaching degrees, along with occupational skills awards. These are offered in addition
to five bachelor’s degrees in nursing, cybersecurity, construction management, clinical operations management, and software development. With a wide variety of credit and continuing education programs, students can find options that fit their interests and lifestyle.
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Campuses and Centers
Along with iCollin Virtual Campus, the college has 11 campuses and centers in Allen,
Celina, Farmersville, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Wylie. Students also have access
to additional opportunities across campuses through Weekend College, which offers flexible course options, and the Honors Institute, which provides an enhanced academic experience. Schedule a tour to explore more.
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Dual Credit Opportunities
Collin College has partnerships with 16 area ISDs to provide dual credit opportunities
to local students interested in pursuing higher education while enrolled in high school.
Dual credit students can benefit from of a number of perks including academic resources,
scholarship opportunities, advising, and more.
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Academic Excellence
- Collin College’s Nursing Department was named a Center of Excellence in Nursing by the National League for Nursing in 2011, 2015, and 2020. The current designation will continue through 2024, extending the outstanding educational environment to the baccalaureate level.
- In 2022, Collin College was designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) from the National Security Agency (NSA) though 2027.
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Top Transfer Universities
- The University of Texas at Dallas
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- University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
- University of Oklahoma
- Texas State University-San Marcos
- Baylor University
- Texas Tech University
- Oklahoma State University
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- Tarleton State University
University Partnerships
Our university partnerships give students additional pathways to success. Students
can either concurrently enroll at Collin College and a partnering university or start
at Collin and transfer later, providing an affordable route to complete both an associate
and bachelor’s degree. Current partners include:
- Texas State University
- The University of Texas at Dallas
- Texas A&M University
- University of North Texas
Faculty Awards & Recognition
Collin College faculty are continually recognized for their excellence in education, leadership, and service. These award recipients exemplify a deep commitment to student success, academic quality, and community engagement. Their contributions uphold the college’s mission and core values across all campuses and programs.
2024-25
- Nasrin Bemani
- Ann Butler
- Donna Cain
- Henry Canfield
- Connie Chan
- Thomas Ehrnart
- Corey Hagler
- Elizabeth Hamner
- John Hoenig
- Courtenay Jauregui
- Mervat Karout
- David Latona
- George Neal
- Sonia Petch
- Kelley Reynolds
- Kristie Lussier
- Landon LaRocque
- Michael Zoltan
2023-24
- Meenakshi Beri
- David Braeutigam
- William Brannon
- Lindsey Brown
- Deborah Cardenas
- Casey Carter
- Martha Chalhoub
- Sarah Fish
- Cathy Donald-Whitney
- Monica Gallamore
- Travis Grasser
- Kyle Kundomal
- Benedict Nguyen-Lee
- Therese Ogle
- Marti Valenzuela
- Lisa Vasquez
- Margie White
- Julia Williams
2022-23
- Cyndie Amerson
- Meenakshi Beri
- Tiffany Cartwright
- Roberta Cravo
- Diana Gingo
- Raven Hartkopf
- Emily Henderson
- Charlene Houston
- Lisa Means
- Cesar Lopez Maldonado
- Michael Rose
- Karen Sherman
- Rachna Sachdeva
- Mohammed Tahiro
- Yiping Wang
2021-22
- Ben Copeland
- Keith Elphick
- Kristen Ewing
- Kim Gerber
- Krystal Humphreys
- Joe Jaynes
- Richard LeBlanc
- Pat McAuliff
- Robert "Bart" McLeroy
- Darrel Rochell
- Kenya Rutherford
2016-17
- Stephanie Abramoske-James
- Cyndie Amerson
- Tiffanee Arnold
- Giant Aryani
- Kat Balch
- Tripat Baweja
- Millie Black
- Roberta Cravo
- Pam Gaiter
- Cindy Gruver
- J D Isip
- Michael McConachie
- Tracy Meyer
- Marti MilesRosenfield
- Karen Musa
- Karen Peterson-Smart
- Raja Khoury
- Kyle Kundomal
- Jeni Long
- Amira Shaham-Albalancy
- Luke Sides
- Andrea Szlachtowski
- Cathy Thurman
- Fernand Vera
- Sean Ferrier Watson
2014-15
- Christine DelLaTorre
2015-16
- Steve Hardy
- Linda Kapocsi
2013-14
- Norma Allen
- Bill Ardis
- Garry Evans
- Jessica Hargis
- Terry Hockenbrough
- Regina Hughes
- Sonia Iwanke
- Michael McConachie
- Frank Mayhew
- Marta Moore
- Kim Nyman
- Colleen Smith
- Arcelia "Celi" Solis
- Lisa Vasquez
2012-13
- Carrie Bottoms
- Selena Brody
- Michele Brown
- Ceilidh Charleson-Jennings
- Kim Davison
- Jessica Hargis
- Shirley Harmon
- Chris Sherman
- Barbara Money
- Wendy Gunderson
2011-12
- Linda Adams
- Arlene Bakner
- Brenda Kihl
- Jackie Langford
- Jules Sears
- Jenny Warren
2010-11
- Brett Burkett
- Martha Chalhoub
- Dallie Clark
- John Glass
- Donna Hatch
- Toni Jenkins
- Meredith Martin
- Lesley Nelson-Figeuroa
- Sukanya Subramanian
- Collin Thomas
2009-10
- Brett Adams
- Sonja Andrus
- Lauryn Angel-Cann
- Betty Bettachi
- Kathy Blust
- Matt Coulter
- Peter Dawson
- Jim Eiting
- Robert Franklin
- Kyle Kamath
- David McCulloch
- Mary McRae
- Clay Randall
- Tom Rogers
- Greg Sherman
- Lisa Roy-Davis
- Donald Weasenforth
- Cheryl Wiltse
- Delores Zumwalt
2008-09
- Gail Cronauer
- Chris Doumen
- Grooms, Chris
- Tony Howard
- Tracey McKenzie
2007-08
- Cary Israel President
2006-07
- Pat Evans
- Florence Shapiro Senator
- 2023-24 – Casey Carter
- 2022-23 – Kimberly Gentry
- 2021-22 – Rebecca Orr
- 2020-21 – Mindy Bailey
- 2019-20 – Betsy Brody
- 2018-19 – Levi Bryant
- 2017-18 – Bill Ardis
- 2016-17 – Rajasree Kannampuzha
- 2015-16 – Salena Brody
- 2014-15 – Martha Tolleson
- 2013-14 – Amina El-Ashmawy
- 2012-13 – Kyle Wilkinson
- 2011-12 – Dawn Richardson
- 2010-11 – Meredith Martin
- 2009-10 – Colin Thomas
- 2008-09 – Deborah Cardenas
- 2007-08 – Peggy Brown
- 2006-07 – Jennifer O'Loughin Brooks
- 2005-06 – Pam Gaiter
- 2004-05 – Amina El-Ashmawy
- 2003-04 – Rosemary Karr
- 2002-03 – Rod Coltman
- 2002-03 – Sherry Schumann
- 2001-02 – Kathy Morgan
- 2000-01 – R. Scott Yarbrough
- 1999-00 – Kay Mizell
- 1998-99 – Rosemary Karr
- 1997-98 – Brad Baker
- 1996-97 – Sam Tullock
- 1995-96 – Shelley Denise Lane
- 1994-95 – Rosemary Karr
- 1993-94 – Cathy Cotter
- 1990-91 – Gary Hodge
- 1989-90 – Larry Collins
- 1988-89 – Sharon Hosak
- 1987-88 – Billie Cunningham
- 1986-87 – Eric Funk
- 2023-24 – Leah Derks
- 2022-23 – Kevin McNerney
- 2021-22 – Bryan Beck
- 2020-21 – Leonard Evans
- 2019-20 – John Williams
- 2018-19 – Susan Owens
- 2017-18 – Eilene Carver
- 2016-17 – Kimberly O'Neil
- 2015-16 – Kris Springate
- 2014-15 – Cris Nunn
- 2013-14 – Leah Beck
- 2012-13 – Olga AmelkinaVera
- 2011-12 – Josh Arduengo
- 2010-11 – Rania Stanbouly
- 2009-10 – Charles Williams
- 2008-09 – Joan Reese
- 2007-08 – Nita Evans
- 2006-07 – Celeste Abraham
- 2005-06 – Betty Correll
- 2004-05 – Valerie Smith
- 2014-15 – Amina Khalifa El-Ashmawy
- 2013-14 – Kyle Grant Wilkison
- 2008-09 – Peggy Chittenden Brown
- 2007-08 – Rosemary M. Karr
- 2000-01 – Randal Scott Yarbrough
- 1995-96 – Shelley Denise Lane
- 1990-91 – Gary Bruce Hodge
- 1983-84 – Lynn Jones
- 2015 – Amina K. El-Ashmawy
- 2009 – Tracey McKenzie
- 2007 – Rosemary Karr
- 2000 – Brad Baker
- 2005-06 – Jennifer O'Loughlin-Brooks
- 2012-13 – Greg Sherman
- 2013-14 – Ceilidh Charleson-Jennings
- 1993-94 – Betsy Brody
- 1996-97 – Kay Mizell
- 2013-14 - Lilliam Alexa Acosta - PTK All USA Team & Guistwhite Scholar
- 2013-14 - Michelle Davis - PTK All USA Team Coca-Cola Scholar; Pierce Scholar
- 2013-14 - Janice Hitchcock - PTK Distinguished Member
- Lupita Tinnen - LULAC Advisory of the Year
- 2013-14 - Moriah Walton - Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient
- 2011-12 - Cameron Wooley - Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient