Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (Closed 2024)

9700 Bissonnet St-Ste 1400
Houston, TX 77036

School Highlights

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet served 746 students (97% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was more than the state average of 75%.

School Overview

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public

Student Body

Total Enrollment
746 students
4,221 students
# Full-Time Students
724 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
3,352 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
724 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
3,377 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
41%
6%
% Black
44%
13%
% White
2%
25%
% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$31,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,035
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,590
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
46%
82%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet?
The acceptance rate of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is 46%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.

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Harris County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Harris County, TX is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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