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San Jacinto College
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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San Jacinto College Academics
San Jacinto College offers career-oriented degrees and certificates in a wide range of disciplines including culinary arts, behavioral sciences and applied computer electronics. The art and visual communication program offers concentrations in art, visual communications and multimedia animation.
The Agricultural Food and Natural Resources division at San Jacinto offers programs in biology, culinary arts and geology. The Architecture and Construction Program offers courses in electrical technology, engineering and welding.
The Aeronautical Program at San Jacinto offers associate’s degrees in aviation management, aircraft maintenance and a pilot development program thorough the Delta Connection Academy.
The Cosmetology program at the school offers courses cosmetology operation and instruction, as well as occupational certificates in facials and nail technology.
The Medical Radiography Program at San Jacinto offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in medical imaging and an occupational certificate in computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
The Real Estate Program at San Jacinto offers associate’s degrees, technical certificates and occupational certificates in real estate.
San Jacinto College Admissions
Students applying to San Jacinto must submit an official application, transcripts from high school or equivalent and all previously attended colleges. Students must also submit SAT/ACT/COMPASS test scores.
Students are also strongly encouraged to attend the new student orientation prior to the start of the semester.
San Jacinto College Financial Aid
Students that are in need of financial aid must complete the FAFSA form to be considered. The school offers many types of aid including loans, grants and scholarships.
Grants include the Pell Grant, the TEXAS Grants, and Texas Public Education Grants.
Loans include The Federal Family Education Loan Program.
A bevy of scholarships are awarded through the San Jacinto College Foundation.
The school also offers a Federal Work Study Program that helps students pay tuition through work.
San Jacinto College Students
San Jacinto College Central was founded in 1961 in Pasadena, Texas. The college also runs schools on the North and South side of the city of Houston.
San Jacinto College offers many clubs and organizations including the Creative Writing club, the Herodotus Society and the Racquetball Club. The Central campus of the college runs an 18 hole golf course.
The Cosmetology Program at San Jacinto runs a salon and spa that is open to the public.
Pasadena, Texas is a part of the Houston metropolitan area. Pasadena is located near the final battle for Texas and is sometimes known as “The Birthplace of Texas”. Pasadena was the setting for the John Travolta movie Urban Cowboy.
San Jacinto College Athletics
San Jacinto participates in many intercollegiate programs including baseball, basketball and soccer. The Coyotes compete in the Region XIV of the NJCAA.
Major League Baseball pitchers Andy Pettite and Roger Clemens and professional basketball players Steve Francis and Sam Cassell are all notable alumnus of San Jacinto.
Facilities at the school include a track and soccer field, a baseball diamond and tennis courts.
Information Summary
Ranks 1836th overall and 80th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
55.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,876 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
62% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
23,753 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending San Jacinto College?
Ranks 3863rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,056 | $1,856 | $3,456 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $320 | $320 | $320 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $33 | $58 | $108 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,876 | $3,676 | $5,276 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,441 | $14,241 | $15,841 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,752 | $7,552 | $9,152 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,280  $1,376 |
$2,080  $2,176 |
$2,720  $3,776 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,500  $1,500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,240  $6,689 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,616  $3,876 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,616  $3,876 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does San Jacinto College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does San Jacinto College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
San Jacinto College Ranks 3751st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,898 | 807 |  31% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,028 | 355 |  14% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,089 | 45 |  2% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,099 | 174 |  7% |
| Any financial aid type | 924 |  36% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at San Jacinto College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 470 | 401 | 871 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 788 | 1,640 | 2,428 |
Hispanic | 3,369 | 4,687 | 8,056 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 601 | 676 | 1,277 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 40 | 54 | 94 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,696 | 6,120 | 10,816 |
Race Unknown | 108 | 103 | 211 |
| Total | 10,072 | 13,681 | 23,753 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at San Jacinto College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 166 | 195 | |
| 81 | 111 | 192 | |
| 69 | 120 | 189 | |
| 55 | 123 | 178 | |
| 22 | 132 | 154 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
San Jacinto College Ranks 2362nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,682 ($46,308 male / $47,066 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 432 (219 male / 213 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 693 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $5,265,273 |
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