San Jacinto Community College — tuition $3,456 in-state, $5,352 out-of-stateSan Jacinto Community College campus, Pasadena, TX. Photo: WhisperToMe, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
49/100
Prestige
D
38/100
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
31,494
Total Enrollment
34%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,674
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near San Jacinto Community College ▼
71%
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 San Jacinto Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$43,062
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,337
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
30.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
31.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 71st 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 San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $315,487
Avg rent near campus: $1,529/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77506 (6.6% cap, Pasadena)
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🏆 Where San Jacinto Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~22,487 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person38%
Hybrid (Some Online)32%
Fully Online30%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)58%
25-64 (Adult)20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto Community College?
Tuition at San Jacinto Community College is
$3,456 for in-state students
and $5,352 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,674.
What is the graduation rate at San Jacinto Community College?
The graduation rate at San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto Community College a good school?
San Jacinto Community College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend San Jacinto Community College?
San Jacinto Community College has a total enrollment of 31,494 students.
Is there rental demand near San Jacinto Community College?
Yes! Approximately 71% of students at San Jacinto Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 22,487 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Pasadena area.
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