School Highlights
Sanford-Brown College-Houston served 671 students (96% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 71%.
School Overview
Sanford-Brown College-Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
31 staff
262 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
671 students
4,669 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
644 students
1,310 students
# Part-Time Students
27 students
3,359 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
732 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
644 students
1,289 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
46%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
7%
29%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
53%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,848
$4,390
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,848
$6,601
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,584
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
63%
89%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sanford-Brown College-Houston cost?
Sanford-Brown College-Houston's tuition is approximately $14,848 for In-State students and $14,848 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sanford-Brown College-Houston?
The acceptance rate of Sanford-Brown College-Houston is 63%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
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