School Highlights
Altierus Career College-Bissonnet served 746 students (97% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was more than the state average of 75%.
School Overview
Altierus Career College-Bissonnet
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Student Body
Total Enrollment
746 students
1,385 students
# Full-Time Students
724 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
746 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
724 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
3,377 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
41%
6%
% Black
44%
13%
% White
2%
25%
% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
53%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,035
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,590
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
46%
69%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet?
The acceptance rate of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is 46%, which is lower than the state average of 69%.
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