- Alvin Community College seeks to implement its philosophy by providing quality post-secondary educational services (including occupational/technical, college transfer, and adult programs) for all those who can benefit from them, as well as quality occupational/ technical program opportunities for area secondary students. The College also seeks to provide accessible educational services, through varied formats and schedules and full- and part-time programs, which address a wide spectrum of individual needs and abilities, along with educational programming related to the economic and employment realities of the area served, and to offer expanded career options through cooperation with industry, business, professions, government, and other educational institutions
School Highlights
Alvin Community College serves 5,872 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is same as the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 5,872 students
- In-state tuition: $2,160
- Out-state tuition: $3,360
- Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Alvin Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 173 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Alvin 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
Campus Size
114 acres
Total Faculty
173 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
Student Body
The student population of Alvin Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Alvin Community College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,872 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,622 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
4,250 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,872 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,622 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,250 students
3,370 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
37%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
31%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,600
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,160 is less than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,360 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,160
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,360
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
BaseballSoftball
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Alvin Community College District, a two-year public community college, was approved by the qualified voters of the Alvin Independent School District on November 2, 1948. From its inception until 1971, the College was administered by officials of the Alvin Independent School District. The 1971-72 academic year marked the beginning of a new era in the history of Alvin Community College. A separate administration, tax district, and College Board were established to assume the management, control, and operation of a newly created Alvin Junior College District. Alvin Community College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. The college provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development. The College seeks to provide students the opportunity to develop skills needed to enter and succeed in College programs through continuing opportunities to extend and upgrade skills, knowledge, and interests; through testing, evaluation, and counseling to allow students to make informed decisions regarding their abilities, achievements, and behavior; and through experiences to develop personal, social, and cultural dimensions. Alvin Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Alvin Community College cost?
Alvin Community College's tuition is approximately $2,160 for In-State students and $3,360 for Out-State students.
What sports does Alvin Community College offer?
Alvin Community College offers 2 interscholastic sports: Baseball and Softball.
What is Alvin Community College's ranking?
Alvin Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.
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