Alvin Community College
About Alvin Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Alvin Community College teaches southeast of Houston and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and nursing are its largest programs, and better than a quarter of its students go on to a four-year college.
Founded
1948
Location
Alvin, Texas
Students
3,342
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
24%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,906
Out-of-state: $4,402
Avg Net Price
$8,525
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,762
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
24% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69%
Transfer Out
26.2%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
47.8%
$/Student
$5.8K
Class Size
Medium
The 24% graduation rate is below average, but 69% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,906
In-State
$4,402
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,104
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,962
After Financial Aid
$8,525
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,718
Receive Grants
25.2%
Take Loans
4.5%
Tuition is $1,906/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,525.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Alvin Community College fund their education.
While in School
25.2%
Get Grants
Free money
4.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,440
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$4,519
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$48/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $4,519, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Alvin Community College.
Gender
58.4%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,342
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.6%
First-Gen
27 yrs
Avg Age
23.7%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 27, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 48.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
3,342
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Alvin Community College fields 2 varsity teams with 55 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
55
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
35
Men
20
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Alvin Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,762
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$35K
352 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
73 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$75K
70 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$60K
59 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
58 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
42 grads
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $46K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.