Alvin Community College — tuition $2,448 in-state, $3,720 out-of-stateAlvin Community College campus, Alvin, TX. Photo: Acc3552 (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
5,830
Total Enrollment
34%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,121
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Alvin Community College ▼
36%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Alvin Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$45,762
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,693
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$4,519
Median debt at graduation
24%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
25.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 10% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 82nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Alvin Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Alvin Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $295,653
Avg rent near campus: $1,627/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77583 (5.6% cap, Iowa Colony)
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🏆 Where Alvin Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,087 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person60%
Hybrid (Some Online)29%
Fully Online11%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)42%
25-64 (Adult)24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Alvin Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Alvin Community College?
Tuition at Alvin Community College is
$2,448 for in-state students
and $3,720 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,121.
What is the graduation rate at Alvin Community College?
The graduation rate at Alvin Community College is 34%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Alvin Community College a good school?
Alvin Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Alvin Community College?
Alvin Community College has a total enrollment of 5,830 students.
Is there rental demand near Alvin Community College?
Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Alvin Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 2,087 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Alvin area.
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