Sanford-Brown College-Houston (Closed 2015)

School Highlights

Sanford-Brown College-Houston served 671 students (96% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 94%.

School Overview

Sanford-Brown College-Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
31 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
671 students
3,803 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
644 students
788 students
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# Part-Time Students
27 students
3,015 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
732 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
644 students
784 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
3%
12%
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% Hispanic
26%
9%
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% Black
11%
40%
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% White
7%
6%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
24%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
53%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.91
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
19%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$14,848
$3,316
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,848
$5,750
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
81%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,584
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
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Acceptance Rate
63%
89%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sanford-Brown College-Houston cost?
Sanford-Brown College-Houston's tuition is approximately $14,848 for In-State students and $14,848 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sanford-Brown College-Houston?
The acceptance rate of Sanford-Brown College-Houston is 63%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.

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