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Blinn College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,489
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 11%

Located in Brenham, Texas, Blinn College 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 Blinn 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.

Blinn 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Blinn College is reported to be 11%, 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 retention rate of students at Blinn College is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Blinn College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,760

Cost of attendance at Blinn 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

$10,530

Cost of attendance at Blinn 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, 52 of freshman students at Blinn College received on average $4,886 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.

$4,886
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,142 36% $2,679 $3,059,372
Other Federal Grant 1,142 36% $2,727 $3,114,347
State Grant/Scholarships 608 19% $7,102 $4,317,969
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 364 12% $1,636 $595,356
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,643 52% $4,886 $8,027,672

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Blinn 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 Blinn College students is 10.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 14.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 7.6%.

10.9%

  • asian 11.9% 8 students
  • African American 5.8% 44 students
  • white 12.8% 318 students
  • unknown 13.8% 4 students
  • hawaiian 37.5% 3 students
  • hispanic 10.0% 101 students
  • Mixed Race 11.4% 17 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Blinn College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Blinn 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
  • High school education

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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