Blinn College

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 housing for up to 1,673 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Blinn College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Blinn College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Blinn College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Blinn College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Blinn College on the Student Life page.

2021 Blinn College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	100%
In-State Tuition	$3,510
Out-of-State	$8,280
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Blinn College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Blinn College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Blinn College Acceptance Rate 2021

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

Retention and Graduation Rates at Blinn College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 47% of students who start at Blinn College come back for their second year of college. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Blinn College Graduates

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

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 the school endowment was $23.9 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $4,016 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Blinn College

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

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Blinn College. Based on this information, how does Blinn College sound? 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 want 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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