Brazosport College exists to improve quality of life by providing associate and baccalaureate degree programs, academic transfer programs, job skills training, and cultural enrichment in an efficient and cost effective manner. Our faculty and staff are committed to responding to student needs, creating a learning environment, exceeding employer expectations, and enriching our community.
School Highlights
Brazosport College serves 4,217 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 4,217 students
In-state tuition: $3,315
Out-state tuition: $4,725
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 56%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Brazosport College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Brazosport College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,217 students
4,799 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
757 students
1,339 students
# Part-Time Students
3,460 students
3,460 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
256 students
335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
757 students
1,339 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
28 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,460 students
3,626 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
44%
47%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
44%
29%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
2.75%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.17%
2.73%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,315 is less than the state average of $4,737. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,725 is less than the state average of $6,891. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,315
$4,737
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,725
$6,891
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,470
$10,761
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Brazosport College is an open door, equal access higher education
institution committed to providing the best courses, programs, and
activities that can be organized and presented to meet the
identified needs of adult learners from varied backgrounds.
Enrollment from January to December 2004 was approximately 29,280
students in both credit and non-credit courses. Since its
establishment in 1968, the college has played an important role in
the personal successes of more than 100,000 students. In recent
years, Brazosport College has graduated just over 200 students
annually, and has become the key provider of a highly-trained work
force for local industry employers in Brazoria County. The
Brazosport College campus occupies 156 acres of beautiful,
naturally landscaped grounds enclosed on two sides by the winding
Oyster Creek. It is convenient to all towns and cities in South
Brazoria County: 22 miles from Sweeny, 19 miles from West Columbia,
11 miles from Brazoria, eight miles from Freeport and Angleton, and
only two miles from Lake Jackson, Clute, and Richwood. For students
seeking a certificate or degree in an occupational/technical field,
Brazosport College offers courses leading to an Associate of
Applied Science degree in nineteen areas. Additionally, an
ever-broadening community education program is designed to address
the diverse needs of people of all ages within the communities
served by the college. From Saturday Morning Enrichment classes
designed for K-fifth graders, and summertime Kids' College and Teen
College, to the Adult Life and Learning Program for our senior
neighbors, Brazosport College has lifelong opportunities for
learning adventures. Brazosport College is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award Baccalaureate Degrees and Associate Degrees.
This summer, community colleges across the country have been participating in an innovative program known as “Waterbotics,” developed at the Stevens Institute of Technology by the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 4,217 students
In-state tuition: $3,315
Out-state tuition: $4,725
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 56%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,737 per year for in-state students and $6,891 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,983 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
