- San Jacinto College is a comprehensive, public, two-year community college, accountable and responsive to the taxpaying citizens of The San Jacinto College District. Blending traditional methodologies and technology-based delivery systems, the college delivers accessible, affordable, high-quality basic skills, academic support and post-secondary education programs, which prepare students to enter the job market, to transfer to senior institutions of higher education, to achieve their personal and professional goals and to assume leadership roles in a culturally and ethnically diverse global community. Through our programs, services and partnerships with industry, the college supports the economic growth of the community and of the region.
School Highlights
San Jacinto Community College serves 41,309 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is same as the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 41,309 students
- In-state tuition: $2,416
- Out-state tuition: $3,688
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Jacinto Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,819 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
San Jacinto Community College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
1,819 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Jacinto Community College has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The San Jacinto Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
41,309 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
10,568 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
30,741 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
413 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10,568 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30,741 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
46%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
18%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3206%
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,416 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 40% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,688 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 41% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,416
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,688
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
55%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,115
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- In May 1960, voters in the Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, and Pasadena school districts approved the creation of East Harris County Union Junior College, elected seven members to serve on the Board of Regents and authorized the Board of Regents to levy a tax for the College operations and maintenance. On February 16, 1961, the Board of Regents changed the name of the district to The San Jacinto Junior College District. Using renovated buildings in Pasadena, the college welcomed 876 students to its first classes in September 1961. The San Jacinto Junior College District was approved and accredited by the Texas Department of Education when the college opened. The college was granted full membership in the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities on April 6, 1963. On November 4, 1968, Sheldon Independent School District was voted part of the College district. San Jacinto College, a natonally recognized public community college in Harris County, Texas, has three campuses and seven extension centers serving a population of more than 588,000 residents in suburban Houston communities. SJC offers over 140 degrees and certificates to more than 24,000 credit and 25,000 non-credit students. Now in its 46th session, San Jacinto College, a public community college in Harris County, Texas, serves a district defined by the combined areas of these independent school districts: Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena, and Sheldon. San Jacinto College awards associate degrees, professional certificates and continuing education units under accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does San Jacinto Community College cost?
San Jacinto Community College's tuition is approximately $2,416 for In-State students and $3,688 for Out-State students.
What is San Jacinto Community College's ranking?
San Jacinto Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Highest completion rates.
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