Alvin Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Alvin, Texas, Alvin CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Alvin Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Alvin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Alvin CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Alvin CC is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Alvin CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,834

Cost of attendance at Alvin Community College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,010

Cost of attendance at Alvin Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 48 of freshman students at Alvin Community College received on average $5,034 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,034

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	99	30%	$4,727	$468,002
Other Federal Grant	125	38%	$4,974	$621,741
State Grant/Scholarships	64	20%	$1,966	$125,839
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	29	9%	$1,301	$37,738
Total Grant & Scholarships	156	48%	$5,034	$785,318

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alvin Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Alvin Community College students is 24.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.2%.

24.0%

asian 23.1% 3 students
African American 35.7% 10 students
white 23.2% 41 students
hispanic 22.2% 40 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Alvin Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alvin Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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