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Alvin Community College is in Alvin, Texas. Alvin is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Alvin Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, security and law enforcement, and science and laboratory technician.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,935 students study at Alvin Community College (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Alvin Community College
3110 Mustang Rd
Alvin, TX 77511-4898
General Phone: (281) 756-3500
Admissions Phone: (281) 756-3531
Financial Aid Phone: (281) 756-3524
http://www.alvincollege.edu
Alvin Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 146 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 107 | computer programming |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 90 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 62 | criminal justice and safety, corrections, criminal science |
| Business And Management | 40 | business, business management |
| Law | 33 | court reporting, legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Medical Support And Technology | 32 | respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, mental health services tech, medical lab tech, cardiovascular tech |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | computer systems tech, drafting, robotics tech, electronics tech |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 31 | chemical tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | automobile mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | child development |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 20 | ornamental horticulture |
| Media | 11 | radio and television |
| Office And Administration | 8 | general office occupations, executive secretary |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | substance abuse counseling |
| Music | 5 | music performance |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical secretary |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Science | 1 | biology, physical sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Alvin Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 386 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 208 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 83 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, Alvin Community College had a total enrollment of 3,935 students (2,112 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 26 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alvin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (281) 756-3531
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,572 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,916 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
Alvin Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 353900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (281) 756-3524
Alvin Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 25 | $63,359 | 14 | $64,499 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $63,359 | 14 | $64,499 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 31 | $50,784 | 22 | $47,371 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $50,784 | 22 | $47,371 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 27 | 52 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 27 | 27 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alvin Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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