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Alvin Community College

Alvin, TX·Public·3,451 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,451 students.

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3,451
Students
$4,233
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$42,000
Earnings
10 yr
$3,500
Debt

About This School

Alvin Community College is a public institution located in Alvin, Texas with approximately 3,451 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,233 per year. Typical graduates earn $42,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Alvin College is a public college in Alvin, Texas. Alvin College provides educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.

This is a strong option for students looking to keep costs low — at just $4,233 per year after aid and a median debt of only $3,500 at graduation, it's one of the more affordable paths into higher education you'll find. The trade-off worth acknowledging is that median earnings sit at $42,000 ten years out, which is modest, so students should think carefully about which programs they choose and whether a transfer pathway to a four-year school might boost their long-term earning potential. Worth considering if cost is a priority and you have a clear plan for what comes next.

Founded
1948
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions30%
Business & Marketing12%
Education3%
Psychology2%
Communications2%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Mathematics1%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Nolan RyanRandy Weber

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,834
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,330
Avg Net Price
$4,233
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants23%
Median debt at graduation$3,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$3,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$3,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 12.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White33%
Black16%
Hispanic/Latino41%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,451 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Alvin Community College

3110 Mustang Rd

Alvin, TX 77511-4898

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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