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Blinn College is a two year academic institution located in Brenham, Texas. It was founded in 1833 by the Southern German Conference of the Methodist denomination under the name of Mission Institution. The college has campuses in Brenham, Bryan, Schulenburg and Sealy. The main campus of the college is situated in Brenham.
The school is named after the Reverend Christian Blinn of New York, who donated a substantial sum of money to build the school. Blinn College was made coeducational in 1888. The college is one of the largest public community college districts in the State of Texas.
The alumni association of Blinn College welcomes anyone interested in the college to become part of it. The sports team of Blinn College is nicknamed the Buccaneers. It is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
The campus of Blinn is in Brenham, Texas, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Blinn include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, mathematics, business and management, and real estate and construction management.
Its open admissions system makes Blinn an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, the school had 14,360 students enrolled (9,777 full-time equivalent).
Blinn offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Blinn College
902 College Ave
Brenham, TX 77833-4098
General Phone: (979) 830-4000
Admissions Phone: (979) 830-4140
Financial Aid Phone: (979) 830-4146
http://www.blinn.edu
Blinn awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 211 | general studies, English, social services, foreign language and literature, history |
| Business And Management | 193 | business, business management, accounting technology, accounting |
| Science | 91 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 91 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 44 | medical coding, radiation therapist, dental hygienist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | computer networking, computer science |
| Mathematics | 31 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 31 | medical secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Office And Administration | 29 | administrative assistant |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 22 | real estate |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | physical therapist assistant, psychology, community health services |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 14 | agriculture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and physical education |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | child development, child care provider |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | education |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Blinn in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 692 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 149 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 57 | 5 |
In 2005, Blinn had a total enrollment of 14,360 students (9,777 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Blinn offers campus housing for 1,016 of its 9,777 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Brenham, 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: (979) 830-4140
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,952 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,868 |
| Room and board | $ 4,650 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 972 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Blinn participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 354900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (979) 830-4146
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 128 | 150 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 14 | $44,053 | 13 | $44,814 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $44,053 | 13 | $44,814 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 110 | $43,703 | 131 | $41,922 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 110 | $43,703 | 131 | $41,922 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 4 | $27,202 | 6 | $40,706 |
| All faculty total | short term | 4 | $27,202 | 6 | $40,706 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 89 | 40 | 129 |
| Football | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 28 | 28 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blinn Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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