- San Jacinto College is a comprehensive, public, two-year community college, accountable and responsive to the taxpaying citizens of The San Jacinto College District. Blending traditional methodologies and technology-based delivery systems, the college delivers accessible, affordable, high-quality basic skills, academic support and post-secondary education programs, which prepare students to enter the job market, to transfer to senior institutions of higher education, to achieve their personal and professional goals and to assume leadership roles in a culturally and ethnically diverse global community. Through our programs, services and partnerships with industry, the college supports the economic growth of the community and of the region.
School Highlights
San Jacinto Community College serves 31,812 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 31,812 students
- In-state tuition: $2,416
- Out-state tuition: $3,688
- Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Jacinto Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 822 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
San Jacinto Community College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1961
Total Faculty
822 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Jacinto Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The San Jacinto Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
31,812 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
11,087 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
20,725 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
31,812 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
11,087 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
20,725 students
3,370 students
% Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
60%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
18%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
32%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,800
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,416 is less than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,688 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,416
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,688
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,115
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Raven
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- In May 1960, voters in the Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, and Pasadena school districts approved the creation of East Harris County Union Junior College, elected seven members to serve on the Board of Regents and authorized the Board of Regents to levy a tax for the College operations and maintenance. On February 16, 1961, the Board of Regents changed the name of the district to The San Jacinto Junior College District. Using renovated buildings in Pasadena, the college welcomed 876 students to its first classes in September 1961. The San Jacinto Junior College District was approved and accredited by the Texas Department of Education when the college opened. The college was granted full membership in the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities on April 6, 1963. On November 4, 1968, Sheldon Independent School District was voted part of the College district. San Jacinto College, a natonally recognized public community college in Harris County, Texas, has three campuses and seven extension centers serving a population of more than 588,000 residents in suburban Houston communities. SJC offers over 140 degrees and certificates to more than 24,000 credit and 25,000 non-credit students. Now in its 46th session, San Jacinto College, a public community college in Harris County, Texas, serves a district defined by the combined areas of these independent school districts: Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena, and Sheldon. San Jacinto College awards associate degrees, professional certificates and continuing education units under accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does San Jacinto Community College cost?
San Jacinto Community College's tuition is approximately $2,416 for In-State students and $3,688 for Out-State students.
What is San Jacinto Community College's ranking?
San Jacinto Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Highest completion rates.
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