Blinn College District
Blinn College District is a public community college in Brenham, Texas, with about 15,535 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,890 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,890
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,844 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 15,535 52.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 10.81%
Blinn College District: what the data shows
Common questions about Blinn College District, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Blinn College District?
Blinn College District is located in Brenham, TX (ZIP 77833-4098).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Blinn College District public or private?
Blinn College District is a Public institution.
How much does Blinn College District cost?
Published tuition: $4,890 in-state, $11,370 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,844.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,883 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,857 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,560.
How big is Blinn College District?
Total enrollment: 15,535 students.
About 52% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Blinn College District?
150%-time completion rate: 10.81%.
First-year retention: 45.0%.
What do graduates of Blinn College District earn?
Median earnings: $38,017 six years after entry; $46,318 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,500.
21.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Blinn College District known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (2,209 completions)
- CIP 240102 (807 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (181 completions)
- CIP 000010 (134 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (102 completions)
- Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (84 completions)
- Welding Technology (63 completions)
- General Psychology (46 completions)
- CIP 520201 (40 completions)
- Legal (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Blinn College District a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 10.81%; median earnings $46,318 at 10 years; net price $10,844. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,890
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Blinn College District was $4,890.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,844
2024 Value
In 2024 Blinn College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,844.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,376 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,844 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,560 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Blinn College District.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.34% 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 Blinn College District 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 Blinn College District 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 | $2,464 | $6,120 | $11,709 |
| 2014 | $2,136 | $5,064 | $11,862 |
| 2015 | $2,256 | $5,904 | $11,957 |
| 2016 | $2,424 | $7,464 | $12,616 |
| 2017 | $2,688 | $7,848 | $14,990 |
| 2018 | $2,832 | $8,040 | $14,365 |
| 2019 | $2,928 | $8,136 | $15,321 |
| 2020 | $3,960 | $10,470 | $14,917 |
| 2021 | $4,020 | $10,530 | $18,104 |
| 2022 | $4,460 | $10,940 | $17,703 |
| 2023 | $4,580 | $11,030 | $17,225 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
52.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Blinn College District in 2024 is 15,535 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
45.0%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
3.66% 100% Completion Time
10.81% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.66% of students graduating from Blinn College District completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Blinn College District.
Return on Investment
$11,500 Median Student Debt
$46,318 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.83% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
967.83% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Blinn College District.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 807 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 181 completions
CIP 00.0010: 134 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 102 completions
Parks, Recreation, & Leisure: 84 completions
Welding Technology: 63 completions
General Psychology: 46 completions
CIP 52.0201: 40 completions
Legal: 39 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 2,209 completions
Most popular programs at Blinn College District.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Blinn College District graduates.
About
Blinn College District is a public institution located in Brenham, TX, offering 53 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 15,535 students. The institution maintains a 10.81% graduation rate. Approximately 21.05% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Brenham, TX 77833-4098
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 10.81% graduation rate at Blinn College District falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Blinn College District provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Blinn College District cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,890 and average net price is $10,844 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Blinn College District earn?
Median earnings are $38,017 six years after entry and $46,318 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Blinn College District?
The 150%-time completion rate is 10.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Blinn College District students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,500.
How big is Blinn College District?
Total enrollment is about 15,535 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Blinn College District public or private?
Blinn College District is a public institution located in Brenham, TX.
Is Blinn College District an HBCU?
No. Blinn College District is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Blinn College District a tribal college?
No. Blinn College District is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Blinn College District a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Blinn College District does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.5%).
Is Blinn College District religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Blinn College District 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 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.