San Jacinto College
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, for more than 50 years. The College is an Achieving the Dream Leader College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, and student success is at the heart of every decision we make. Everything we do, we do with our student’s success in mind. With more than 200 degree and certificate options, including university transfer and career preparation, there’s something for everyone. The College’s job training programs are renowned for meeting the needs of the growing industries in the region.
Areas of study (www.sanjac.edu/areas-study) include associate degrees and certificates in:
- Arts & Design
- Automotive
- Aviation
- Behavioral & Social Sciences
- Business
- Communications
- Computer Information Technology
- Craft Trades
- Culinary
- Education
- General Education
- Health Science
- Human Services
- Law & Public Safety
- Science & Engineering (STEM)
San Jacinto College is home to nearly 30,000 credit students who enjoy a variety of activities on three campuses. The campuses are buzzing with the excitement of competitive athletics, concerts, plays, festivals, intramural sports, high-profile guest speakers, and much more. There are more than 100 student clubs and organizations, and you can start one if we don’t have it already!
San Jacinto College is proud of its award-winning athletic programs, boasting 12 national championships, numerous national championship runners-up, and a rich history of producing professional and Olympic athletes. San Jacinto College competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I in men’s basketball, baseball, and soccer; and women’s basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Quick Facts
- Fall 2011 enrollment: 29,477
- Average Class Size: 22.3
- Student / Faculty Ratio: 25/7
- More than 78 percent of faculty holds at least a master’s degree.
- In 2011, San Jacinto College ranked 36th in associate degree producers, and 26th in awarding associate degrees to minorities.
- The San Jacinto Community College District is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Affordability
Students that live within the San Jacinto College district (in-district) can save money and earn an associate degree in two years for about $3,000..about one-fourth the cost of a university. The College offers free financial aid assistance for those who need help with financing their education, and the San Jacinto College Foundation also offers a wide range of scholarships.
Tuition
|
Per credit hour |
General service fee |
Total* |
In-district |
$38 |
$135 |
$743 |
Out-of-district |
$63 |
$135 |
$1,143 |
Out-of-state |
$113 |
$135 |
$1,94 |
*Based on 16 credit hours, which does not include course specific fees, books and other expenses.
For more information, please contact:
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San Jacinto College San Jacinto College Central San Jacinto College South Contact: 281-998-6150 |
