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Brazosport College

#2201 in US ranking Lake Jackson, TX
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$9,288
Tuition & fees
$3,735
Avg. aid
$3,174
Receiving aid
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
56%
Median salary
$49,491
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Brazosport College?

Brazosport College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation applies to the college as a whole and is distinct from any specialized approval that an individual career program may require.

For students, institutional accreditation is relevant to federal financial-aid eligibility and to other colleges' consideration of transfer credit. It does not mean another institution must accept every course. Likewise, students preparing for a licensed occupation should check the applicable program's current professional accreditation or approval and Texas licensing requirements separately. Those requirements can be more specific than college-wide accreditation.

What are the admission requirements at Brazosport College?

Brazosport College has an open-admission policy for general entry, but applicants still have steps to complete before enrolling in particular courses or programs. A prospective degree-seeking student should expect to submit an admission application, document high school graduation or an equivalent credential such as a GED, and provide any records the college requests.

General admission should not be confused with immediate placement into every class. Texas college-readiness rules may require an assessment, an exemption, or developmental support before certain coursework. Health and technical programs may also have separate applications, prerequisites, background checks, immunization requirements, or limited seats.

A published college-wide SAT or ACT threshold is not a defining feature of this open-admission process. Students should nevertheless check whether their scores can establish a placement exemption. Applicants who completed schooling outside the United States should confirm transcript and English-proficiency procedures with admissions before arranging evaluations or tests.

What are the application fees and waivers at Brazosport College?

Applicants should distinguish an admission application charge from later tuition, course, testing, or program costs. Brazosport College's application process may involve different steps for first-time, returning, international, and selective-program applicants; any charge shown for one step should not be assumed to apply to every applicant.

Before submitting an application, check the college's current admissions instructions and the application's payment screen for the amount, if any, due for the applicant category. If a charge appears and paying it would be a hardship, ask admissions about a waiver before paying. A waived application charge would not automatically waive tuition or a separate program-related expense.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Brazosport College?

ROTC should not be assumed to be an on-campus program at Brazosport College. Students interested in Army, Air Force, or Navy officer training need to verify whether a nearby host institution permits cross-enrollment and whether their Brazosport College coursework and enrollment status meet that unit's rules.

ROTC participation and an ROTC scholarship are separate decisions. Scholarships have their own eligibility and application processes, while an officer-training pathway can carry a service obligation. A prospective participant should obtain written guidance from the relevant host unit before building an academic plan around cross-enrollment.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Brazosport College?

Students arriving with previous college coursework should apply to Brazosport College and arrange for official transcripts from their earlier institutions. Admission and transfer-credit acceptance are different decisions: being admitted does not establish which prior classes will satisfy a Brazosport College degree.

Course evaluations depend on the prior institution, course content, grades, and the requirements of the intended program. An applicant with a substantial college record may still need to document high school completion or meet placement requirements in particular circumstances. Selective programs can impose additional prerequisites even when the college's general admission policy is open.

The practical next step is to request an official evaluation against a specific degree plan, then ask an adviser which requirements remain. Students who eventually want to move from Brazosport College to a university should also obtain that university's transfer plan; a course counting toward one Brazosport College credential does not necessarily count toward a different university major.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Brazosport College?

Students considering study abroad should not assume that an overseas course will automatically count toward a Brazosport College credential. The essential step is to secure academic approval for the proposed courses and confirm how a host or third-party institution will issue the transcript.

Short-term opportunities, if offered in a particular year, may depend on faculty availability and enrollment rather than forming a standing semester-long pathway. Before paying a provider, students should ask advising and financial aid about credit applicability, program costs, and whether their aid can be used. Those questions are especially important for students on tightly sequenced technical or health-program plans.

How to Apply to Brazosport College

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Brazosport College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 545
Out-of-state: 1

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 546
Transfer: 78

Brazosport College Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

No

Off-campus study

No

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.