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San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX·Public·23,071 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 23,071 students.

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23,071
Students
$7,540
Net Price
34%
Grad Rate
$42,600
Earnings
10 yr
$5,750
Debt

About This School

San Jacinto Community College is a public institution located in Pasadena, Texas with approximately 23,071 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,540 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $42,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

San Jacinto College is a public community college in the Greater Houston area, with its campuses in Pasadena and Houston, Texas. Established in 1961, San Jacinto College originally consisted of the independent school districts (ISD) of Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, and Pasadena.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $7,540/year after aid and only $5,750 in median debt at graduation, this Greater Houston-area college is genuinely affordable, making it a smart starting point for students watching their budget. However, the 34% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish, so you'll want to ask hard questions about support services and have a clear plan to stay on track. If you complete a degree or certificate, median earnings of $42,600 a decade out are reasonable for a two-year institution, but success here will depend heavily on your own focus and follow-through.

Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions14%
Business & Marketing13%
Computer Science5%
Education3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Mathematics1%
English1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,992
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,352
Avg Net Price
$7,540
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$5,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
34%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.4x

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

White17%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino64%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (23,071 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

San Jacinto Community College

8060 Spencer Hwy

Pasadena, TX 77505

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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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