Introduction
Alvin Community College (ACC) is a community college in rural Brazoria County, Texas. The school began in 1949 as part of Alvin High School. It grew steadily over time, gaining its own campus in the 60
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| Overall Score (about) | 53.6 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $3,475 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 12 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 55% / 43% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 5,573 |
Academics
ACC features strong, cutting-edge career path medical programs, including Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography-Echo & Non/Invasive Vascular, Electroneurodiagnostic Technician, Polysomnography, Respiratory Care, and Emergency Medical Technology. The college also boasts a thriving theatre program, including a well-known children
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Unique Programs
One of the more unique features of the college is the Nolan Ryan Museum, dedicated to the baseball star Nolan Ryan, who studied veterinary medicine here early in his career.
Admissions
In keeping with their mission to offer technical education and higher education opportunities to any adult who wishes to pursue them, ACC offers open admissions. Some health and technical programs may have further requirements, and some have limited registration, so be sure to inquire in the department of your choice prior to enrolling.
Financial Aid
In addition to the wide range of state and federal financial aid options available to college and university students in Texas, Alvin offers several of their own need- and merit-based scholarships.
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The Student Center sponsors art exhibits, concerts, a fall festival and carnival, game shows, and the President
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Athletics
The athletics department is known as The Dolphins. The Dolphins are a member of the NJCAA and offer intervarsity athletic opportunities in baseball for men and softball for women. In addition, there are recreational programs for racquetball, tennis, soccer, table tennis, and more.
The college offers a fitness center for student use that includes a gym, racquetball courts, tennis courts, weight training rooms, locker rooms, and saunas. The athletic department also offers an associate degree in Sports and Human Performance, which trains students for commercial and community fitness professions.
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