Blinn College

Blinn College Overview

Blinn College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Brenham, Texas. Blinn College was founded in 1883 and enrolls 18,220 undergrads and no graduate students. Blinn College provides on-campus housing for up to 1,673 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

Student Activities at Blinn College

Interested in music or performing? At Blinn College you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Blinn College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Blinn College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Blinn College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Blinn College on the Student Life page.

2022 Blinn College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	100%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,510
Out-of-State	$8,280

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Is Blinn College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer view of what Blinn College offers and if the college might be a good choice for you.

Blinn College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is not competitive to get into Blinn College. Blinn College admitted 100% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 52,917 applications received in 2022, 52,850 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Blinn College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Blinn College, around 47% return for the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Blinn College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Blinn College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Blinn College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2021, the total market value of Blinn College's endowment was $23.9 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Blinn College spends about $4,016 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Blinn College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Blinn College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Blinn College.

Based on this information, is Blinn College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Blinn College a good school for you?

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Where is Blinn College?

Blinn College is located in the rural setting of Brenham, Texas, less than an hour from Houston.

If you would like to see Blinn College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 290 to Brenham, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Houston Intercontinental.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Blinn College and Brenham are like without leaving home.

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