Alvin Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Alvin Community College is a public community college in Alvin, Texas, serving roughly 3,342 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,525 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,906. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (41.3%) and White (31.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,906
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,525 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,342 39.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.97%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,842
- Room & Board: $8,418 annual estimate
Alvin Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Alvin Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Alvin Community College?
Alvin Community College is located in Alvin, TX (ZIP 77511-4898).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Alvin Community College public or private?
Alvin Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Alvin Community College cost?
Published tuition: $1,906 in-state, $4,402 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,525.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,718 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,090 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,812 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,590 |
| $110,001+ | $12,887 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $7,624.
How big is Alvin Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,342 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,842 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Alvin Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 23.97%.
What do graduates of Alvin Community College earn?
Median earnings: $38,693 six years after entry; $45,762 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $4,519.
25.23% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Alvin Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (354 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (173 completions)
- Chemical Technology/Technician (123 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (107 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (75 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (43 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (42 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (40 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (34 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Alvin Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 23.97%; median earnings $45,762 at 10 years; net price $8,525. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,906
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Alvin Community College was $1,906.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,525
2024 Value
In 2024 Alvin Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,525.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,100 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,525 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$7,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$17,608 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,418 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,104 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,428 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$49,712 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Alvin Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Alvin Community College 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 Alvin Community College 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 | $1,510 | $3,670 | $7,436 |
| 2014 | $1,510 | $3,670 | $6,499 |
| 2015 | $1,514 | $3,794 | $4,023 |
| 2016 | $1,562 | $3,842 | $6,864 |
| 2017 | $1,622 | $3,878 | $7,446 |
| 2018 | $1,680 | $3,936 | $6,710 |
| 2019 | $1,682 | $3,938 | $9,913 |
| 2020 | $1,706 | $4,010 | $9,261 |
| 2021 | $1,706 | $4,010 | $8,235 |
| 2022 | $1,706 | $4,010 | $4,813 |
| 2023 | $1,834 | $4,330 | $4,233 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Alvin Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,342 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (41.3%), White (31.2%), and Black or African American (16.5%). About 25.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Alvin Community College in 2024 is 3,342 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,842 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.00% 100% Completion Time
23.97% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.00% of students graduating from Alvin Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 72% male / 28% female
- Chemical Technology/Technician: 88% male / 12% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Alvin Community College.
Return on Investment
$4,519 Median Student Debt
$45,762 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
9.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1241.99% Return on Investment
1.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Alvin Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 354 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 173 completions
3. Chemical Technology/Technician: 123 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 107 completions
5. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 75 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 43 completions
7. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 42 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 40 completions
9. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 34 completions
Most popular programs at Alvin Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Alvin Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Alvin Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,473
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,752
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Alvin Community College is a public institution located in Alvin, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Chemical Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 3,342 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (41.3%), White (31.2%), Black or African American (16.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 23.97%. Approximately 25.23% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Alvin, TX 77511-4898
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.97% graduation rate at Alvin Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alvin Community College located?
Alvin Community College is located in Alvin, TX.
How much does Alvin Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,906 and average net price is $8,525 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,418 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Alvin Community College?
Alvin Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,842 students, Hispanic or Latino (41.3%), White (31.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Alvin Community College?
About 48.6% of students at Alvin Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Alvin Community College earn?
Median earnings are $38,693 six years after entry and $45,762 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Alvin Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 24.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Alvin Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $4,519.
Is Alvin Community College public or private?
Alvin Community College is a public institution located in Alvin, TX.
Is Alvin Community College an HBCU?
No. Alvin Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Alvin Community College a tribal college?
No. Alvin Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Alvin Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Alvin Community College reports 41.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Alvin Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Alvin Community College 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.