Brazosport College
Tel:
(979)230-3000
- 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 4,155 students (21% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
- Brazosport College is one of 2 community colleges within Brazoria County, TX.
- The nearest community college to Brazosport College is Alvin Community College (26.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Brazosport College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 142 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Brazosport College | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 142 staff | 76 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,155 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 881 students | 1,055 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,274 students | 2,866 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 20% | 37% |
| % Black | 7% | 13% |
| % White | 56% | 39% |
| % Two or more races | 11% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.69 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,800 | $33,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Brazosport College is Alvin Community College (26.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,928 students | 26.40 Mi3110 Mustang Rd
Alvin, TX 77511
(281)756-3500 26.404,928 - College of the MainlandPublic3,858 students | 34.60 Mi1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591
(409)938-1211 34.603,858 - 236 students | 36.00 Mi3208 Fm 528
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281)648-0880 36.00236 - n/a students | 38.70 Mi13735 beamer rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281)484-1900 38.70n/a - Galveston CollegePublic2,048 students | 39.80 Mi4015 Ave Q
Galveston, TX 77550
(409)944-1220 39.802,048
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