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San Jacinto Community College

#2106 in US ranking Pasadena, TX
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$10,665
Tuition & fees
$4,320
Avg. aid
$4,655
Receiving aid
81%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$40,121
1 yr after graduation

What does San Jacinto Community College offer in terms of athletics?

San Jacinto College has a history of National Junior College Athletic Association competition, but a historical NJCAA listing or an older sports directory should not be treated as proof that every listed team is recruiting or competing now. Baseball and other intercollegiate teams have been associated with the college; current varsity offerings require confirmation against a current athletics roster and schedule.

Varsity competition, student-run sports clubs, and informal recreation are different opportunities with different eligibility and commitments. A prospective athlete should verify the current team, campus, coaching contact, and any NJCAA eligibility requirements before making an enrollment decision. Recreational or fitness activities should likewise be checked for the campus and term in question.

What student groups and Associations are available at San Jacinto Community College?

San Jacinto College students can look for academic, professional, cultural, and service-oriented organizations alongside their classes. Examples appearing in institutional listings include Phi Theta Kappa, the Criminal Justice Club, Phi Beta Lambda, the Hispanic Heritage Club, and an LVN Club.

Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for eligible community-college students; a program club can be useful for meeting peers in a particular field without carrying the same membership criteria. Club names and activity levels can change between terms or campuses. The current student-activities directory, rather than an older list, is the best guide to meeting times, eligibility, and whether a group is active at a student's location.

Who studies at San Jacinto Community College?

San Jacinto College serves a predominantly Texas-based student population that includes recent high school students, transfer students, and adults. In the 2024-25 geographic figures, 98% of students were Texas residents, consistent with its role as a regional public college.

The reported age counts show substantial enrollment both below age 18 and at ages 18-19, alongside students in their twenties and older. The large under-18 group is a reason not to describe the campus solely as a conventional residential college. San Jacinto offers high-school dual-credit opportunities, although participation and eligibility depend on a student's school and program.

Enrollment figures can differ sharply depending on whether they count a single reporting period, credit students, or a narrower group. For a useful comparison with another college, readers should match the reporting year and population rather than combine unlike totals.

How does student life look like at San Jacinto Community College?

Everyday life at San Jacinto College is shaped by commuting, multiple campuses, and students whose schedules may include work or family responsibilities. Connections with classmates are therefore more likely to develop through classes, student activities, study spaces, and scheduled events than through residence-hall life.

The college reports a student newspaper, theater activity, and choral groups. It also offers personal or psychological counseling services. Availability, hours, and ways to book support can differ by campus, so students with a tight class or work schedule should check the services accessible at their location or remotely.

Orientation and advising are especially practical for new students navigating placement, course sequencing, and transfers. A student taking classes at more than one campus should allow for travel time when building a timetable.

What libraries are available to students at San Jacinto Community College?

San Jacinto College students have access to college library services for research and coursework, including the Edwin E. Lehr Library. Because this is a multicampus college, students should check the library location, hours, and services relevant to their own campus rather than assume all facilities operate identically.

College libraries can provide access to academic databases and research help in addition to print materials and places to study. For a particular assignment, students should use the library catalog and subject guides to find the resources their course requires, and ask library staff about remote database access, borrowing, or obtaining an item held elsewhere. Study-room availability and hours can change by term.

San Jacinto Community College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

31812

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

1280

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

109 full time, 202 part time

Veterans affair office

No

San Jacinto Community College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 31,812

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 11,087
Part-time: 20,725

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 732
Men: 548

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

San Jacinto Community College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NJCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

–Both–

Golf

MenBothMen

Racquetball

–Both–

Soccer

–Both–

Softball

–Both–

Swimming and diving

–Both–

Tennis

–Both–

Volleyball

–Both–

Weight lifting

–Both–

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.