Did You Know?
Collin College offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, and the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development. These programs are part of five baccalaureate-level degrees approved for Collin College to provide Collin County and beyond.
About Collin College
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. Collin College dual credit students can benefit from of a number of perks including academic resources, scholarship opportunities, advising, and more.
Collin College serves more than 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates. With a wide variety of programs, students can find what best fits their interests and lifestyle. Along with iCollin Virtual Campus, the college currently has 11 campuses and centers in Allen, Celina, Farmersville, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Wylie. Book a tour and visit our campuses to find out more!
The Technical Campus located in Allen is home to a wide variety of trade programs including Automotive Technology, Collision Technology, Interior Design, Industrial Automation, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Medical Assisting Advanced Practice, Certified Nurse Aide, EKG Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Rehabilitation Aide, Welding Technology, Construction Management, HVAC, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, and more.
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.
Find more information about other opportunities at Collin College including Weekend College, iCollin, and the Honors Institute.
Facts
- Founded in 1985.
- 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 the bachelor’s degrees noted above.
- Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, and certificates.
- Collin College mascot is the Cougar.
- Collin College colors are blue and white.
- Student-to-full-time faculty ratio is 21:1.
- 12,000+ Dual Credit Students in Fall 2024.
- 3,300+ Employees View Employment Headcount by Category/Location
Top Transfer Universities for Collin College Students
- The University of Texas at Dallas
- University of North Texas
- Texas A&M University
- Texas Woman’s University
- The University of Texas at Austin
- The University of Texas at Arlington
- East Texas A&M University
- 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
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.
2006-07
- Pat Evans
- Florence Shapiro Senator
2007-08
- Cary Israel President
2008-09
- Gail Cronauer
- Chris Doumen
- Grooms, Chris
- Tony Howard
- Tracey McKenzie
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
2010-11
- Brett Burkett
- Martha Chalhoub
- Dallie Clark
- John Glass
- Donna Hatch
- Toni Jenkins
- Meredith Martin
- Lesley Nelson-Figeuroa
- Sukanya Subramanian
- Collin Thomas
2011-12
- Linda Adams
- Arlene Bakner
- Brenda Kihl
- Jackie Langford
- Jules Sears
- Jenny Warren
2012-13
- Carrie Bottoms
- Selena Brody
- Michele Brown
- Ceilidh Charleson-Jennings
- Kim Davison
- Jessica Hargis
- Shirley Harmon
- Chris Sherman
- Barbara Money
- Wendy Gunderson
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
2014-15
- Christine DelLaTorre
2015-16
- Steve Hardy
- Linda Kapocsi
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
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
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
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
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 – 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