- 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 7,653 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 7,653 students
- In-state tuition: $2,160
- Out-state tuition: $3,360
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 67%
- 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 458 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Alvin Community College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
458 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Alvin Community College has grown by 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Alvin Community College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,653 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,686 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
5,967 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
765 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,686 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,967 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
46%
% Black
17%
14%
% White
33%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2948%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,160 is less than the state average of $3,316. 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 $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,160
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,360
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Baseball, Softball
Source: 2024 (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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