Blinn College

What Blinn College does

Blinn College, legally the Blinn College District, is a public two-year community college institution founded in 1883 and headquartered in Brenham, Texas. It operates six campuses across Texas — Brenham (main), Bryan, RELLIS (College Station), Schulenburg, Sealy, and Waller — plus a distance-learning arm, Blinn Online. The institution serves transfer-oriented students, workforce-development students, dual-credit high schoolers, and developmental-education students, offering more than 150 degrees and awards, some achievable in as little as one semester. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, led by Chancellor Mary Hensley, Ed.D.

The college positions itself as the "Texas Transfer Leader," anchored by an extensive set of university co-enrollment and transfer pathways built primarily around Texas A&M University, including the Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM Program, RELLIS Academic Alliance, Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham, Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn, and the Texas A&M-Blinn ASCEND Nursing Program. Beyond transfer pathways, it offers Applied Technology and Workforce programs for immediate employment, dual-credit programs, and athletic (NJCAA Division I Buccaneers), esports, and performing arts activities. Its technology footprint is administrative rather than product-facing: student portal (myBLINN), the ecampus learning management system, and a documented information-security function (CISO) covering access control, multi-factor authentication, contingency planning, and mandatory security awareness training.

As a public community college district, Blinn's revenue mechanics rest on tuition and fees, state appropriations under Texas House Bill 8's outcomes-based funding model (which rewards credential attainment, successful transfers, co-enrollment completions, and dual-credit completions), local property taxes, and federal grants. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, executed through campus tours, preview days, academic advising, prospective-student recruiters, and digital/social channels, with no application fee. Optional fee packages (approximately $550 per semester) are attached to the Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM pathway for access to campus amenities. Specific tuition rates and consolidated revenue figures are not disclosed in the source material.

Name

Blinn College

Legal name

Blinn College District

Website

https://blinn.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Blinn College is a public two-year community college district in Brenham, Texas, operating six campuses and Blinn Online. It offers 150+ degrees, workforce training, and university transfer pathways—notably Texas A&M co-enrollment programs—to transfer, workforce, dual-credit, and developmental-education students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• University transfer programs
• Workforce training
• Associate degree programs
• Dual credit courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Brenham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Blinn College generates revenue through student tuition and fees. As a public community college district, it charges affordable tuition with transparent fee structures, supported by scholarships, grants, and flexible payment plans.
2. State Funding (House Bill 8): As a Texas community college, Blinn receives state funding under House Bill 8's outcomes-based model, which funds based on credential attainment, successful transfers to four-year universities, structured co-enrollment program completions (Blinn-TEAM), and dual credit completion.
3. Pathway Program Fees: Blinn College partners with Texas A&M to offer the TEAM program, charging optional fee packages (around $550 per semester) for access to campus amenities including gyms and football tickets, as part of the pathway enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blinn College District is a public two-year community college offering more than 150 degrees, certificates, and awards across six Texas campuses and online. Its core offering is affordable higher education with structured university transfer pathways (notably the Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM Program and other co-enrollment agreements) and applied technology/workforce credentials for immediate employment. The institution also provides developmental education support, dual credit for high school students, and student services such as housing, advising, and financial aid.

Product overview

Blinn College is a community college district offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and services across six campuses. The college provides more than 150 degrees and awards, with programs ranging from university transfer pathways (notably through multiple Texas A&M University partnerships including the TEAM Program, Engineering Academy, and ASCEND Nursing) to workforce development and applied technology training. The institution also offers Blinn Online for remote learning, Dual Credit programs for high school students, and various athletic and performing arts programs. The Texas A&M-Blinn partnerships represent the state's largest selection of university co-enrollment programs, while the Applied Technology and Workforce division serves students seeking immediate career preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM Program: The state's largest selection of university co-enrollment programs for transfer to four-year universities
• Blinn Online
• RELLIS Academic Alliance
• Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham
• Texas A&M-Blinn ASCEND Nursing Program

Products and services

• Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM Program A co-enrollment pathway program in partnership with Texas A&M University enabling students to complete coursework at Blinn's RELLIS Campus and transfer to Texas A&M. Optional fee packages of around $550 per semester provide access to campus amenities including gyms and football tickets.
• Texas A&M Transfer Pathways Structured transfer pathways that allow Blinn students to transition to Texas A&M University upon completion of their associate degree.
• RELLIS Academic Alliance A partnership program at the RELLIS Campus allowing students to live and learn alongside Texas A&M University students as part of a structured transfer pathway.
• Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham An engineering program partnership enabling students to complete engineering coursework at Blinn's Brenham Campus with structured pathways to Texas A&M University.
• Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn An engineering degree pathway program offered in collaboration with Texas A&M University.
• Texas A&M-Blinn ASCEND Nursing Program A nursing program partnership providing a direct pathway to Texas A&M's nursing program.
• Blinn Online Online courses and degree programs offering flexibility for students who prefer remote learning.
• Dual Credit Program A program allowing high school students to earn college credit while still in high school, with completion counting toward House Bill 8 funding metrics.
• Applied Technology and Workforce Programs Workforce development and technical training programs designed to prepare students for immediate employment in various trades and industries, with credentials achievable in as little as one semester.
• Buccaneers Athletics The college's athletic program featuring multiple sports including baseball, with teams competing in NJCAA Division I. The baseball program has earned three World Series berths among more than 560 junior college programs nationwide.
• Esports Program A competitive gaming program offering students opportunities to participate in collegiate esports.
• Performing Arts (Band, Choir, Theatre) Music and theatre arts programs including band, choir, and theatre arts for student participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 3,000 students enrolled in pathway programs (UF PaCE example from 2024); growth from ~250 students in 2015

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Texas A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlinn College has a prominent partnership with Texas A&M University through the Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM Program, one of the college's flagship co-enrollment programs. This partnership allows students to take courses at the RELLIS Campus near College Station while receiving pathway access to Texas A&M. The partnership also includes Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn, the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham, and the Texas A&M-Blinn ASCEND Nursing Program. The news article frames this as a pathway program for students rejected from flagship schools, charging optional fee packages of around $550 per semester for campus amenities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tyler Junior College: Texas public junior college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce programs. Comparable to Blinn as a similarly sized Texas two-year public institution with athletics and co-enrollment pathways.
• Lone Star College: Large Texas public community college system operating multiple campuses with extensive transfer pathways and workforce programs. Directly comparable to Blinn as a Texas community college district competing for transfer and workforce students in overlapping geographies.
• Kilgore College: Texas public community college offering associate degrees with a strong athletic tradition (Kilgore College Rangers). Comparable to Blinn as a Texas two-year public institution with similar program mix and state funding profile.
• Tarrant County College: Texas public community college district serving the Fort Worth region with associate degrees, university transfer agreements, and workforce training. Comparable to Blinn in operating model, accreditation, and outcomes-based funding exposure under HB8.
• San Jacinto College: Texas public community college district operating multiple campuses in the Houston region with extensive transfer pathways and technical/workforce programs. Comparable to Blinn in scale, multi-campus operations, and SACSCOC accreditation.
• Houston Community College: Major Texas public community college district offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce credentials across multiple campuses. Comparable to Blinn in mission, accreditation status, and dependence on Texas state funding under House Bill 8.
• Navarro College: Texas public community college offering associate degrees and transfer pathways with athletic programs. Comparable to Blinn as a smaller-scale Texas junior college with similar transfer and workforce mission.
• Austin Community College: Texas public community college district offering transfer, workforce, and dual credit programs across multiple campuses. Comparable to Blinn as a multi-campus SACSCOC-accredited institution with co-enrollment partnerships and a similar funding model.
• McLennan Community College: Texas public community college in Waco offering associate degrees, transfer, and workforce programs. Comparable to Blinn as a Central Texas SACSCOC-accredited two-year institution.

Others

• Texas A&M University: Flagship Texas public university and Blinn's most important strategic partner through the TEAM, Engineering Academy, and ASCEND programs. Listed as an ecosystem partner rather than a peer because it is a four-year institution, but its partnership economics are central to Blinn's transfer outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blinncollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/9253921618
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blinn-college

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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