Brazosport College
Brazosport College (BC) is located in Lake Jackson, Texas. This public community college was established in 1968. There are many certificate programs and associate’s degree programs at this school and there are also several transfer options. It should also be noted that BC offers four-year degrees itself. Students will be able to earn bachelor’s degrees through the school’s bachelor’s of applied technology program. There are many fields of study at BC and students can receive a very thorough education at this institution.
The BC nursing program allows students to earn either associate’s degrees in nursing or nursing certificates. The school has both a licensed vocational nursing program and an associate’s degree in nursing program. The BC nursing program prepares all nursing students for the challenges of working in a variety of different medical settings. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply for the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN licensure exam, depending on which nursing program they were a part of. This nursing program is approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students4,245 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 16 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 75 miles radius of Brazosport College
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
41 miles away |
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The University of Texas Medical Branch
42 miles away |
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American Medical Institute
44 miles away |
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
45 miles away |
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University of Houston
47 miles away |
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Fortis College - Houston Campus
47 miles away |
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Prairie View AM University Nursing Center
49 miles away |
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Lone Star College - North Harris Meep
67 miles away |
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Lone Star College - Kingwood
70 miles away |
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Lone Star College - Tomball
75 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Victoria College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Wharton County Junior College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1970 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $65/credit | |
| In State Students | $99/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $153/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,925 | $4,455 | $6,885 |
| ADN | 70 | $4,550 | $6,930 | $10,710 |
| BSN | 125 | $8,125 | $12,375 | $19,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 54% of Brazosport College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 26% | $4,180 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,479 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $1,908 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $2,010 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3% | $2,932 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,304
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,390 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,986 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,460 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$6,030 |
| Over $110,000$10,154 |
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Student Population
4,245
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,159
Women
2,086
Men
20%
Full-time
80%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
47% |
|
Hispanic |
40% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
