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San Jacinto Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Pasadena, Texas, San Jac 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 San Jacinto 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.

San Jacinto 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at San Jac is reported to be 32%, 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 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,240

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,040

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at San Jacinto Community College received on average $5,308 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.

$5,308
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,373 44% $5,112 $7,018,930
Other Federal Grant 1,507 48% $5,160 $7,776,139
State Grant/Scholarships 907 29% $1,370 $1,242,790
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 36 1% $1,452 $52,283
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,709 54% $5,308 $9,071,212

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Jacinto Community College students who enrolled in 2015 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 San Jacinto Community College students is 31.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.1%.

31.8%

  • asian 40.2% 49 students
  • African American 24.8% 30 students
  • white 30.5% 184 students
  • unknown 20.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 32.7% 359 students
  • International Students 32.6% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 25.7% 9 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

San Jacinto 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

San Jacinto 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
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • 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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