Opened in the fall of 1977, North Lake College was the sixth of seven colleges in the DCCCD. The college’s Central Campus sits on 276 acres in the Las Colinas area of Irving at 5001 N. MacArthur Boulevard.
Enrollment Trends
Total Credit Enrollment
Spring 2009: 10,147
Full-time: 30%
Part-time: 70%
Male: 46%
Female: 54%
Average Class Size: 15
Age
16-20: 32%
21-30: 47%
31-40: 13%
41-50: 5%
51+: 3%
Average Student Age: 26
Ethnicity
White not Hispanic: 36%
African-American: 15%
Hispanic: 23%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 14%
American Indian: 1%
Other: 11%
Notable Facilities
- 450 seat Performance Hall
- 59,000 sq. ft. college library
- 2,000 seat gymnasium
- Olympic-size covered natatorium for year-round swimming
- Three satellite campuses for easy access to higher education
- 10,000 sq. ft. Workforce Development Center
Degrees and Certificates
North Lake College offers 24 degrees as well as 50 certificates in career educational programs.
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Sciences
- Associate in Applied Sciences
Student Life
- 25 student clubs on campus
- New art exhibit in the gallery every month
- Theatre and dance programs
- Special activities throughout the year
Athletics
- Men’s basketball
- Women’s volleyball
- Men’s baseball
- Women’s soccer
Community Campuses
North Campus
The North Campus offers freshman and sophomore academic transfer courses for students wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree. In addition, career programs, continuing education offerings and general education courses are designed to meet workforce demands and student needs.
West Campus
Located on the grounds of the DFW International Airport, the West Campus, a joint educational enterprise of North Lake College and the Construction Education Foundation (CEF), offers management and skill-based education for the construction industry.
South Campus
At the South Campus, students can pursue a two-year associate degree or complete freshman and sophomore courses to transfer toward a bachelor’s degree in Texas. Students can also attain certification for career programs, fulfill GED requirements or take part in career, enrichment and cultural programs.