Founded in 1926, Temple College has blended a rich history spanning more than eight decades with unprecedented progress in the transformation of its campuses, programs, and services to meet the needs of a multi-county service area. Many of its programs have received national and even international recognition; many of its students have reached the highest levels of professional achievement. Our commitment is quite simple, to make a difference in the life of each student.

The Temple College service area covers parts of Bell, Williamson and Milam Counties. Located in one of the fastest growing areas of Texas, TC has experienced a steady enrollment growth over the past 10 years. An increase of more than 20% in credit class enrollment over the last two years is one of the largest in the state.

A leader in higher education, Temple College has developed innovative programs and educational models which have won numerous national and state awards including the prestigious Bellwether Awards and Workforce Best Practices Awards. Students also have reached the highest levels of achievement in academics, music, art, and athletics.

Temple College enjoys strong community support, both in Temple and in the communities it serves. Initiatives such as the Health Sciences Center and Clinical Simulation Center and the Texas Bioscience Institute are the result of complex partnerships with the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Scott & White Hospital and Clinics, other local hospitals, medical research facilities, the Temple Health and Bioscience District, the City of Temple, the Temple Economic Development Corp., local and area school districts, and colleges and universities. In addition, TC has multiple partnerships in the communities of Cameron and Taylor.

With an enrollment approaching 5,000 credit students, the College is large enough to maintain a flexible and varied program, yet small enough to provide personal attention to students' needs. In addition to a strong academic transfer program, Temple College offers associate degree and certificate programs in health professions, career and technical fields, extensive community education classes, workforce training, and adult education programs. Traditional day and evening classes as well as online and hybrid credit classes are available. The beautifully landscaped 106-acre main campus in Temple is a designated Arboretum. Facilities include a state-of-the-art health sciences center, nursing education center, performing arts center, student apartment housing, fitness center, and a sports complex. A new Science Laboratory Building is under construction. The Downtown Center and Business Incubator and the new Texas Bioscience Institute are located a short drive from the main campus.

Temple College also operates educational centers in Taylor and Cameron which serve the rural areas of Williamson and Milam counties. The Taylor Center opened in the fall of 1997 to serve the East Williamson County area. The East Williamson County Higher Education Center, a multi-institutional teaching center, was established in 2007. The Cameron Education Center opened in January 2000 to serve the needs of Milam County and surrounding areas.