Alvin Community College

What Alvin Community College does

Alvin Community College is a public community college district (legally the Alvin College District) operating in Brazoria County, Texas, with a main campus in Alvin and a satellite ACC West location. Founded in 1948, the institution employs 501-1,000 staff and offers over 80 degrees and certificates across eight structured career pathways: Business & Marketing, Education, Health, Law/Government/Public Service, Liberal Arts, Manufacturing/Construction/Logistics, STEM, and Tourism/Hospitality. Its student base spans first-time college students, returning students, dual enrollment high schoolers, international students, veterans, working adults, and adult learners pursuing HSE or ESL instruction, with the institution located approximately 30 miles from Houston. It is accredited by SACSCOC to award associate and baccalaureate degrees and authorized under NC-SARA for cross-state distance education.

The college runs a credit-degree core (AA, AS, AAS, technical certificates, plus a newly launched Bachelor's in Business Administration & Management) alongside a Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) division delivering non-credit programs in healthcare (Phlebotomy, CMA, CNA, Dental Assistant, EMT, Medication Administration), industrial trades (CNC/Machining with NCCER alignment, CDL, Crane Operator, Forklift/Hazmat), and the V-ARMED-powered Virtual First Responder Training at ACC West. Its technology stack includes an Ellucian Student Information System with self-service Instant Enrollment, a Blackboard LMS integrated with Pear Deck Tutor, ConexED for student connection, Cranium Cafe for virtual appointments, American Databank/Complio for healthcare compliance screening, Omnigo for parking management, and Heartland ECSI for 1098-T tax form delivery. AI capability is limited to third-party integrations (humanskills.ai for an AI Agility workshop, Pear Deck Tutor, Career Coach recommendation engine) with no proprietary AI development.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid public model: a recurring property tax levy on the Alvin College District (recently raised 4.52% effective, adding approximately $7.84 on a $100,000 home), differentiated tuition by residency (in-district, out-of-district, out-of-state), transactional fees for testing proctoring, replacement IDs, parking permits, and club memberships, grants from the Texas Workforce Commission for adult education and customized employer training, and donations to the ACC Foundation. Go-to-market spans direct-to-consumer enrollment via ApplyTexas and an on-campus Welcome Center, employer-channel partnerships under the TWC Skills Development Fund, community-based continuing education programs, and event-driven recruitment (Back to Campus, Career Week, summer camps).

Name

Alvin Community College

Legal name

Alvin Community College (Alvin College District)

Website

https://alvincollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Alvin Community College is a public Texas community college district offering 80+ associate, baccalaureate, and continuing education programs across two campuses serving Brazoria County residents, with revenue from property taxes, tuition, grants, and employer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College Services

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce development training
• Associate degree programs
• Continuing education certificates
• Corporate training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alvin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Alvin College District property tax revenue for maintenance and operations. Tax rate was raised by 4.52% for the current year, raising taxes on a $100,000 home by approximately $7.84. This is a recurring public funding stream tied to local property assessments.
2. Tuition and Fees: Tuition for credit and non-credit courses, with rates differentiated by in-district, out-of-district, and out-of-state residency. Includes course-specific lab fees, installment plans, and refund policies. Specific example: Phlebotomy tuition is approximately $1,340 in-district and $1,375 out-of-district.
3. Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) Programs: Fee-based non-credit continuing education and workforce training programs including Healthcare Training (Biotechnology, EKG, CMA, CNA, Dental Assistant, EMT, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration), Industrial & Applied Technologies (CNC/Machining, CDL, Crane Operator, Forklift/Hazmat, VR First Responder), and Community Programs.
4. Marketplace Fees and Testing Services: Per-transaction fees for testing center services (CLEP Proctoring $20, Correspondence Proctoring $35), replacement ID cards ($5), replacement parking permits ($5), student club memberships (ANSA $10, Phi Theta Kappa $85 / Transfer $11), Respiratory Care TMC SAE test ($50), traffic citations, and health scans.
5. Donations to ACC Foundation: Voluntary donations to the ACC Foundation supporting scholarships, supplies, and college programs. Donations can be made through the Alvin College Marketplace.
6. Grants and Workforce Funding: External funding via Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Adult Education and Literacy Grant (delivered through Brazosport College partnership for free HSE/ESL instruction), Skills Development Fund, and Skills for Small Business program for customized employer training.
7. Corporate Training and Employer Partnerships: Customized corporate training and workforce development services delivered to local businesses, leveraging TWC partnership for funding. Includes work-based learning placements and employer advisory boards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Alvin Community College is a public community college in Alvin, Texas delivering credit-bearing academic programs (associate degrees, technical certificates, and a new Bachelor's in Business Administration & Management) and a Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) division with non-credit healthcare, industrial, and community training. It serves individuals seeking affordable higher education, working adults pursuing certifications (CNA, Phlebotomy, CDL, CNC/Machining), law enforcement via the V-ARMED VR First Responder platform at ACC West, and local employers through customized corporate training funded by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Product overview

Alvin Community College (Alvin College) is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas, offering a unified academic and workforce development portfolio rather than a single software product. Its offering is organized around a credit-degree core (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Technical Certificates, and a new Bachelor's in Business Administration & Management) and a Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) division that delivers non-credit programs in three main areas: Industrial & Applied Technologies (CNC/Machining, CDL, Crane Operator, Forklift & Hazmat, Virtual First Responder Training powered by V-ARMED), Healthcare (Biotechnology, CMA, CNA, Dental Assistant, EKG, EMT, Phlebotomy, CPR, Medication Administration), and Community Programs (Workshops, Summer Camps, Adult Education/Literacy HSE/ESL, Life Story Writing, Intro to Sound System, AI Agility 30 Day Challenge with humanskills.ai). Supporting student services include Career Services (with the Career Coach recommendation tool), the Tutoring/Learning Lab (featuring Pear Deck Tutor through Blackboard), Student Accessibility Services (SAS), Counseling & Community Resources, and the Library. The college runs on an Ellucian Student information system, accepts applications via ApplyTexas, uses ConexED and Cranium Cafe for student engagement, and integrates with American Databank/Complio for healthcare program screening, Omnigo for parking permits, Heartland ECSI for 1098-T delivery, and RAVE Alerts for emergency notification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACC West: Secondary campus location of Alvin Community College offering flexible programs, technical training (including the new VR First Responder Training facility), and resources for students throughout Brazoria County.
• ACC Foundation

Products and services

• Bachelor's in Business Administration & Management Four-year baccalaureate degree in Business Administration & Management, including a state-approved Field of Study curriculum for transfer students. Distinguished feature for a community college.
• Cybersecurity Program STEM pathway program offering AAS degree, Cyber Analyst CERT 1, Network Security Technician CERT 1, and CERT 2 credentials in cybersecurity.
• Culinary Arts Program Program preparing students for entry-level positions in the food service industry with educational components aligned to American Culinary Federation certification.
• Biotechnology Program Continuing Education program offering Biotech Material Handler (6 weeks) and Biotech Core Tech (15 weeks) certificates, focusing on bio-manufacturing and medical device development with strict sterility standards.
• Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Comprehensive course teaching students to assist physicians with medical procedures, perform basic lab tests, administer medications, implement treatments, and explain basic care to patients.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Entry-point healthcare program preparing students for careers as CNAs, providing foundational nursing care skills and serving as a stepping stone to LVN or RN training.
• Dental Assistant Program Program training students to assist dentists with patient care, perform minor lab functions, and provide administrative support for dental offices.
• Electrocardiography (EKG) Program Program covering cardiac anatomy and physiology, EKG equipment operation, lead placement, and interpretation of basic rhythms.
• EMT Basic Program Comprehensive curriculum covering patient assessment, trauma management, and essentials of emergency medical services for pre-hospital care.
• Phlebotomy Technician Program 80-hour hybrid course (CEPLAB 1023) covering venipuncture techniques, medical terminology, infection control, with required 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks for entry-level phlebotomy certification.
• CPR / Basic Life Support American Heart Association-compliant one-day training covering CPR with AED and bag-mask for infant, child, and adult patients.
• Medication Administration Program 160-hour state-approved hybrid program (CENURA 1013) for Certified Nurse Aides covering safe medication administration in long-term care, MHMR, and correctional facilities, including 16 hours of clinicals.
• CNC/Machining Program Hands-on program covering manual milling and turning through CNC skills in state-of-the-art machine shop and CNC simulator labs, often partnered with local machining companies via Texas Workforce Commission funding (NCCER credential).
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training 160-hour Class 'A' Commercial Truck Driving License Training Program preparing students for entry-level employment in the trucking industry.
• Crane Operator Certification and Training Hands-on Crane Operator Certification (CCO) program and professional training for both new entrants and renewals.
• Forklift and Hazmat Certification Certification program for safe forklift operation and hazardous materials handling.
• Virtual First Responder (VFR) Training VR-based stress-inoculation training for law enforcement, emergency, and corporate teams using the V-ARMED platform at ACC West. Offers TCOLE-certified courses, customizable scenarios, After-Action Review, weapon tracking, and live broadcast capability.
• Welding Programs Welding program at ACC West location offering hands-on training for industrial welding skills.
• Corporate Training Business and Industry partnerships offering Work-Based Learning, talent pipeline access, customized corporate training, advisory boards, and Texas Workforce Commission-funded Skills for Small Business / Skills Development Fund programs.
• AI Agility: 30 Day Challenge Online program in partnership with humanskills.ai combining short daily lessons with real-world application, guided by an adaptive AI coach; earns an AI Agility Certificate.
• Adult Education and Literacy (HSE/ESL) Free High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Prep and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes delivered in partnership with Brazosport College and funded through the TWC Adult Education and Literacy Grant.
• Intro to Sound System Workshop Six-week workshop covering components of a professional sound system including microphones, mixing consoles, speakers, and monitor systems with hands-on assembly and live mixing practice.
• Life Story Writing Workshop Senior-focused workshop where students put eye-witness accounts of twentieth-century history into written form, capped at 15 students.
• Career Services Service offering career assessments, Career Coach career exploration, Skills to Succeed Academy, interview preparation, resume writing/building, and student/employer job postings via JobLink.
• Tutoring / Learning Lab Free in-person and online tutoring in Math, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Cybersecurity, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Physics, Process Tech, and Writing, with 24/7 access to Pear Deck Tutor via Blackboard.
• Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Service providing academic accommodations and auxiliary aids/services for students with disabilities, including electronic textbooks, captioning, interpreters, assistive equipment/software, and intake documentation workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tuition approximately $1,340 in-district for 80-hour Phlebotomy CE program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, flagship, core and minor.

• Brazosport CollegestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivery of free High School Equivalency (HSE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to Alvin College community members. Classes are held at ACC but taught through Brazosport College and funded through their TWC Adult Education and Literacy Grant. Includes HSE Test Prep, HSE Testing, and Brazosport College Community Education Scholarships for HSE exam fees.
• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough partnership with TWC, Alvin College works with small and large businesses to develop and provide training to keep them competitive. Funding programs include Skills for Small Business and Skills Development Fund. TWC also funds the Adult Education and Literacy Grant delivered through Brazosport College. Contact: Paresh Patel at [email protected].
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)flagshipOthersAlvin College's institutional accreditor, authorized to award associate and baccalaureate degrees, plus certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Contact: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, (404) 679-4500.
• American Databank Screening (Complio)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for background checks, drug screening, and immunization management required for healthcare programs including Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, and Medication Administration. Service access at alvincollegecompliance.com with a $95.99 non-refundable fee.
• V-ARMEDcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry-leading VR First Responder training platform used at the brand-new ACC West location. Provides advanced immersive scenario-based training including Full-Body Motion Tracking, Weapon & Tool Tracking with sub-millimeter precision, After-Action Review, Live Broadcast Capability, and Scenario Creator & Editor.
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)coreOthersAuthorizes Alvin College to participate in NC-SARA, allowing students to enroll in distance education courses from outside their state of residence. Texas SARA State Portal Entity contact: Cathie A. Maeyaert, J.D. at [email protected].
• EllucianflagshipTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System provider powering Alvin College's self-service portal (self-service.alvincollege.edu) including Instant Enrollment Course Catalog, ACCessID login, Proxy Registration, and Student Account management.
• humanskills.aiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the AI Agility: 30 Day Challenge at Alvin College, helping professionals build skills AI can't replace. Flexible online program with short daily lessons, real-world application, guided by an adaptive AI coach. Participants earn an AI Agility Certificate.
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)coreOthersState coordinating body for higher education in Texas. Students may initiate complaints with THECB after exhausting Alvin College's grievance process. THECB also maintains the Online Institutional Resumes and Net Price Calculator for Texas public institutions.
• University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) - PearlandminorOthersAlvin College parking permits are required for students taking Alvin College classes at UHCL-Pearland. Suggests cross-enrollment or facility-sharing relationship.
• Texas Workforce Commission - Local Machining CompaniescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlvin College specializes in partnering with local machining companies to obtain funding from the Texas Workforce Commission to provide customized training to meet the needs of the industrial community, particularly for CNC/Machining program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brazosport College: Public community college in Brazoria County, Texas, with overlapping service area and an existing active partnership with ACC for HSE/ESL adult education delivery. Closest geographic and programmatic peer.
• College of the Mainland: Texas City-based public community college serving a similar Gulf Coast / industrial workforce corridor; comparable program mix in technical/industrial training and adult education.
• San Jacinto College: Large Houston-area public community college district with extensive CEWD and technical training portfolio (including maritime and industrial). Comparable in mission and employer partnership model, larger in scale.
• Lee College: Baytown, Texas public community college with strong technical/industrial and process-technology training aligned to local petrochemical employers; comparable workforce development focus.

Broad incumbents

• Houston Community College: Major Houston-metro community college system with broad credit, CEWD, and corporate training offerings; overlaps ACC's target market within the greater Houston region as a much larger incumbent.
• Lone Star College: Large multi-campus Houston-area community college system offering degrees, CEWD, and online programs; competes for the same Houston-metro adult learner and dual-enrollment population.

Regional players

• Wharton County Junior College: Public community college southwest of Houston serving a similar rural/small-city Texas market with comparable technical and dual-enrollment offerings.
• Galveston College: Coastal Texas community college with comparable size and healthcare/technical CEWD programming; competes in an adjacent Gulf Coast labor market.
• Blinn College: Multi-campus Texas community college with strong dual-enrollment and technical training programs; competes for Central Texas students and corporate training contracts.
• Coastal Bend College: South Texas public community college with comparable workforce, healthcare, and adult education program mix, serving a different but structurally similar rural Texas region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/accnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ACCNewsClips
• Facebookfacebook.com/14334782018
• Instagraminstagram.com/alvincollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alvin-community-college

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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