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 74%.
School Overview
Altierus Career College-Bissonnet
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
746 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
724 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
724 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
41%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
44%
13%
% White
2%
26%
% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
84%
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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