Blinn College was founded in 1883 in the city of Brenham, Texas. Brenham is located in the East-central portion of Texas about 70 miles to the west of the city of Houston. The city has a population of just over 15,000 residents. The economic profile for the city is best described as blue collar dependent largely on manufacturing. The primary employer in Blue Bell Creameries which produces the third best-selling ice cream in America.
Blinn College is a two-year college who's primary goal is preparing students for transfer to four-year universities. Many of the 49% of students that transfer do so to Texas A&M University or Sam Houston State University. Blinn has a total of four campuses located in Brenham (Main), Bryan, Schulenburg, and Sealy.
The school offers two-year associates degrees and certification programs in fields such as Business, Nursing, Computer Information Technology and Fire Science. They also provide a "dual credit" opportunity to take specific classes that earn credits for both high school and college at the same time. Blinn College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The school is heavily represented in junior college sports with a strong athletic program. The school's nickname is the Buccaneers. They participate in soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, women's softball and football. The football team has won four national junior college championships since 1995. The volleyball also claimed a NJCAA title in 2008. Blinn offers the opportunity to participate with their award winning cheer-leading/dance team that has been honored at nationals on a regular basis.
For a junior college institution, the school has a nice listing of famous alumni. They include Chris Andersen (professional basketball player), Michael Bishop (professional football player), Henry Thomas (actor who starred in E.T.), Cam Newton (professional football player, won 2010 National title at Auburn after transfer) and Tim Montgomery (world class sprinter and former U.S. Olympian).
Total undergraduate enrollment: 11588
Total institution enrollment: 11588
School type: 2-year public
School classification: Associate's Colleges: These institutions offer associate's degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees.
Blinn College
902 College Ave
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 830-4000
WebsiteMale undergraduate population: 51%
Female undergraduate population: 49%
Undergrad visible minorities: No Data
Degrees Offered: Less than one year, One but less than two years, Associate's
