Texas College
Former names | Phillips University |
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Type | Private, HBCU |
Established | 1894 |
Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal Church |
Endowment | $1.6 million[1][2] |
Students | 600 |
Location | , , |
Nickname | Steers and Lady Steers |
Affiliations | Red River Athletic Conference Central States Football League |
Website | www.texascollege.edu |
Texas College is an accredited historically black four-year college located in Tyler, Texas that is affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. The school was established by CME ministers in 1894 and briefly changed its name to Phillips University from 1909 to 1912.
Academics
Texas College offers bachelor's degree programs in art, biology, business administration, computer science, English, education, history, mathematics, music, physical education, political science, liberal studies, social work and sociology. Also available are Associate of Arts degrees in early childhood education and general studies, as well as an alternative certification teacher education program for people with bachelor's degrees.
Athletics
Texas College teams, nicknamed athletically as the Steers, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC), while its football team (which was revived as an official sport in 2004) competes in the Central States Football League (CSFL). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, soccer, softball, track & field and volleyball.
Facilities
Residence halls
Residence halls include the Daniel Residence Hall and the Maddie A. Fair Residence Hall.[3]
References
- ^ As of June 30, 2011. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2011 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2010 to FY 2011" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers. June 30, 2011. p. 23. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
- ^ http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/tyler-tx/texas-college-3638
- ^ "Residential Life Handbook" (pdf).
External links
- Texas College official website
- Texas College official athletics website
- Texas College from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Red River Athletic Conference
- Universities and colleges in Texas
- Educational institutions established in 1894
- Council of Independent Colleges
- Education in Tyler, Texas
- Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Texas College
- Education in Smith County, Texas
- Texas university stubs
- Methodist stubs