Brazosport College

Overview

Brazosport College, located in Lake Jackson, Texas, approximately 50 miles south of Houston, is a public community college established in 1968. Nestled on a 156-acre campus, it offers a variety of academic programs with notable strengths in petrochemical and process technology due to its proximity to the Texas Gulf Coast's industrial sector. The college atmosphere is geared toward practical, workforce-ready education, with facilities designed to support an experiential learning approach. Brazosport College does not have traditional on-campus housing, reflecting its community college status with a focus on commuter students. Its academic profile includes a range of associate degree programs, certificates, and also provides opportunities for continuing education and bachelor's degree programs in selected fields. The institution is recognized for maintaining an open admissions policy. While Brazosport College is not widely renowned for its athletic programs, it focuses primarily on serving the educational and vocational needs of its student body and the surrounding community.

Brazosport College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  793 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,251 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,629 plus fees of $685.