Blinn ranks no. 1 in academic transfer rate

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Data: Blinn Ranks No. 1 in Academic Transfer Rate Once Again

Blinn students save 44% in tuition and fees compared to the average Texas public university

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board once again found that the Blinn College District is the best academic transfer institution in the State of Texas and continues to save students thousands compared to the average state university, according to data released in April.

Blinn once again ranked No. 1 among Texas two-year colleges with a 45.9% academic transfer rate. No other institution exceeded 40%, and the state-wide average was 24.1%.

Blinn’s 42-hour core curriculum transfers to any public college or university in Texas. Fifty-three percent of Blinn transfer students continue their studies at Texas A&M University. Sam Houston State University, Texas State University, the University of Houston, and Texas Tech University also rank among Blinn’s top five transfer destinations.

As a member of the RELLIS Academic Alliance, Blinn offers courses at The Texas A&M University System’s RELLIS Campus that transfer seamlessly into the fouryear bachelor’s degree programs offered by the Texas A&M System regional universities also located onsite. For more information, visit www.blinn.edu/RELLIS.

Blinn also has partnered with Texas A&M University to develop pioneering co-enrollment programs such as the Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM Program, Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn, and the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham.

The THECB’s CollegeForAllTexans.com website shows that Blinn’s academic excellence also is a tremendous value. According to the site, out-of-district Blinn students taking 30 credit hours in 2020-21 save $4,514 (44%) in tuition and fees compared to in-state residents at the average Texas public university.

In addition to Blinn’s low tuition and fees, the Blinn Foundation offers more than 200 endowed scholarships available to incoming and returning students from a wide range of backgrounds, majors, and experiences. Current and prospective students can complete a single application to apply for all Blinn scholarships at www.blinn.edu/scholarships.

Student Testimonials

Blinn is very helpful with the transition out of high school into college. You get everything you would from a university, but it is a little more personal and directed at you as an individual.

- Taylor NeSmith, Blinn Class of 2020

I recommend Blinn because it is more affordable than a four-year university. It is nice to get your basics out of the way and work toward a degree before figuring out where you want to transfer.

- Jagger Wessels, Blinn Class of 2021

I like that Blinn is an affordable community college and you get a lot of one-on-one learning experiences.

- Elizabeth Ables, Blinn Class of 2021