San Jacinto College-South Campus
Houston, TX 770896099
About San Jacinto College-South Campus
San Jacinto College-South Campus is a public four-year university in Houston, Texas. San Jacinto College-South Campus awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $2,490 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,062 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,062.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto College-South Campus | $2,490 | — | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is San Jacinto College-South Campus really?
Key findings
- San Jacinto College-South Campus charges about 0.5× the national public median tuition ($2,490).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
San Jacinto College-South Campus tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $2,490
Finding San Jacinto College-South Campus charges about 0.5× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $2,490. That is about 0.5× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is about 0.3×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.2×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at San Jacinto College-South Campus versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
San Jacinto College-South Campus: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for San Jacinto College-South Campus—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$2,490
Out-of-state tuition
$6,690
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,960. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is San Jacinto College-South Campus a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
San Jacinto College-South Campus is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for San Jacinto College-South Campus.
Campus
Location
Houston, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 770896099
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,500
Median federal loan debt
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for San Jacinto College-South Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at San Jacinto College-South Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for San Jacinto College-South Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,312 | $3,496 | — |
| 2014 | $1,408 | $3,688 | — |
| 2015 | $1,408 | $3,688 | — |
| 2016 | $1,500 | $4,140 | — |
| 2017 | $1,500 | $4,140 | — |
| 2018 | $1,548 | $4,188 | — |
| 2019 | $1,872 | $5,040 | — |
| 2020 | $1,872 | $5,040 | — |
| 2021 | $1,872 | $5,040 | — |
| 2022 | $1,872 | $5,040 | — |
| 2023 | $1,992 | $5,352 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Roughly 53.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at San Jacinto College-South Campus in 2024 is N/A students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from San Jacinto College-South Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
San Jacinto College-South Campus graduates earn a median of $43,062 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of San Jacinto College-South Campus.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $43,062. Median federal loan debt: $9,500.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway San Jacinto College-South Campus graduates report median earnings of $43,062 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for San Jacinto College-South Campus.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for San Jacinto College-South Campus graduates.
San Jacinto College-South Campus at a glance
San Jacinto College-South Campus
San Jacinto College-South Campus is a public institution in Houston, TX.
Schools near San Jacinto College-South Campus
Other campuses in Houston, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is San Jacinto College-South Campus located?
San Jacinto College-South Campus is located in Houston, TX.
What is San Jacinto College-South Campus's tuition?
San Jacinto College-South Campus tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $2,490 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does San Jacinto College-South Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $2,490 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend San Jacinto College-South Campus?
About 53.4% of students at San Jacinto College-South Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of San Jacinto College-South Campus earn?
Median earnings are $35,337 six years after entry and $43,062 ten years after entry.
How much debt do San Jacinto College-South Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is San Jacinto College-South Campus public or private?
San Jacinto College-South Campus is a public institution located in Houston, TX.
Is San Jacinto College-South Campus an HBCU?
No. San Jacinto College-South Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is San Jacinto College-South Campus a tribal college?
No. San Jacinto College-South Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is San Jacinto College-South Campus religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for San Jacinto College-South Campus in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.