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Alvin Community College, also referred to as ACC, is a two-year college located in Alvin, Texas. ACC was established in 1948 and was approved by the qualified voters of the Alvin Independent School District. It enrolls more than 4,000 students annually. The college offers its students a wide range of career programs in subject areas like broadcast communications, business administration, general liberal arts and management.
The college offers its students many organizations and clubs which include a Soccer Club, Baptist Student Ministries, the Catholic Newman Association, the Church of Christ Fellowship and a Writers Club. The name of the sports team is Dolphins and the games played by the students include baseball and softball.
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Campus Location3110 Mustang Rd
Alvin, TX 77511-4898
USA
Main Tel: (281) 756-3500
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in landscaping and horticulture, media, science and laboratory technician, computer science and engineering, security and law enforcement, engineering technician, and law.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 418 | 37 | | 1-2 year certificate | 227 | 14 | | < 1 year certificate | 128 | 19 | | 2-4 year degree | 1 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 4,169 in 2007-2008 (3,131 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,678 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,926 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: Alvin Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 70 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 33 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 3 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (8 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (34 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (21 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (61 awarded) - Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (19 awarded) LAW (33 awarded) - Court Reporting/Court Reporter
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (134 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (3 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (18 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (37 awarded) - Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (31 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (9 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
MUSIC (6 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (107 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE (3 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (85 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (92 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded) - Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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