San Jacinto Community College
About San Jacinto Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
San Jacinto College teaches on the industrial east side of Houston and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It trains many of its students for the petrochemical plants and the port beside it, and business and the sciences are its largest degree programs.
Founded
1961
Location
Pasadena, Texas
Students
22,969
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
30.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,490
Out-of-state: $6,690
Avg Net Price
$12,143
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,062
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
30.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
Not reported
Transfer Out
10.7%
The federal survey collects no first-year retention cohort for this college.
Teaching Quality
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
42.5%
$/Student
$9.1K
Class Size
Large
The 30.1% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,490
In-State
$6,690
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,293
After Financial Aid
$12,143
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$10,868
Receive Grants
31.8%
Take Loans
2.1%
Tuition is $2,490/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $12,143.
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 San Jacinto Community College fund their education.
While in School
31.8%
Get Grants
Free money
2.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,004
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$101/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,500, 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 San Jacinto Community College.
Gender
59.7%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
22,969
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.4%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
19.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 53.4% 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
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
22,969
Students
community
Institution
Large
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
San Jacinto Community College fields 2 varsity teams with 68 student athletes.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
68
42 men, 26 women
Athletes by Gender
62% / 38%
42
Men
26
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 San Jacinto Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,062
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
1253 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$34K
679 grads
1yr Earnings
Behavioral Sciences
$33K
350 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$24K
259 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$20K
256 grads
1yr Earnings
Natural Sciences
—
254 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $43K 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.