“Public college 30 miles from Houston offering 80+ degrees and certificates.”
Alvin College is a public community college in Alvin, Texas, founded in 1948 as Alvin Junior College. Located 30 miles from Houston, it offers more than 80 degrees and certificates, including workforce training, academics, and technical fields.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$1,906
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$4,402
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $4,402
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
