Brazosport College exists to improve quality of life by providing associate and baccalaureate degree programs, academic transfer programs, job skills training, and cultural enrichment in an efficient and cost effective manner. Our faculty and staff are committed to responding to student needs, creating a learning environment, exceeding employer expectations, and enriching our community.
School Highlights
Brazosport College serves 3,916 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 3,916 students
In-state tuition: $3,315
Out-state tuition: $4,725
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Brazosport College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Brazosport College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,916 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
634 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
3,282 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
239 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
634 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,282 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
43%
40%
% White
3%
6%
% Hawaiian
43%
24%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.41%
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,315 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,725 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,315
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,725
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,470
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Brazosport College is an open door, equal access higher education
institution committed to providing the best courses, programs, and
activities that can be organized and presented to meet the
identified needs of adult learners from varied backgrounds.
Enrollment from January to December 2004 was approximately 29,280
students in both credit and non-credit courses. Since its
establishment in 1968, the college has played an important role in
the personal successes of more than 100,000 students. In recent
years, Brazosport College has graduated just over 200 students
annually, and has become the key provider of a highly-trained work
force for local industry employers in Brazoria County. The
Brazosport College campus occupies 156 acres of beautiful,
naturally landscaped grounds enclosed on two sides by the winding
Oyster Creek. It is convenient to all towns and cities in South
Brazoria County: 22 miles from Sweeny, 19 miles from West Columbia,
11 miles from Brazoria, eight miles from Freeport and Angleton, and
only two miles from Lake Jackson, Clute, and Richwood. For students
seeking a certificate or degree in an occupational/technical field,
Brazosport College offers courses leading to an Associate of
Applied Science degree in nineteen areas. Additionally, an
ever-broadening community education program is designed to address
the diverse needs of people of all ages within the communities
served by the college. From Saturday Morning Enrichment classes
designed for K-fifth graders, and summertime Kids' College and Teen
College, to the Adult Life and Learning Program for our senior
neighbors, Brazosport College has lifelong opportunities for
learning adventures. Brazosport College is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award Baccalaureate Degrees and Associate Degrees.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 3,916 students
In-state tuition: $3,315
Out-state tuition: $4,725
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
