2025 Report to the Community

Report to the Community

Since 1961, San Jacinto College has provided quality education to students from all walks of life. Over the decades, San Jac’s faculty and staff have remained passionate about creating a learning environment where everyone can succeed and achieve their academic dreams.

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A Raven's Journey

A Raven’s Journey is the story of transformation, resilience, and opportunity that defines San Jacinto College. Every student begins a path shaped by access to education, personalized support, and strong connections to careers and community.

The 2024–2025 Report to the Community highlights how San Jac students move from aspiration to achievement. Through dedicated faculty, innovative programs, and trusted partners, the College helps learners complete credentials, enter the workforce, and continue their education.

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Student and Alumni Success

Behind every data point is a real person. These student and alumni stories show how education at San Jacinto College leads to confidence, credentials, and career success.
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The People Who Power San Jac

Faculty, staff, and partners guide students at every stage of their journey, connecting learning to real-world impact.

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Partnerships and Stewardship

Strong governance and donor support ensure San Jacinto College remains accessible, accountable, and future-focused.

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A Year in Review

Relive the year through photos of events, awards, donations, and more!

Reaching New Heights: San Jac by the Numbers

In this year’s Quick Facts, San Jacinto College celebrates record-setting achievements in student success, retention, graduation, and efficiency. The College is accelerating student progress like never before, charting a path toward greater outcomes for students today and tomorrow.

2024-2025 Academic Year Graduates

  • 3.74 average number of years to complete associate degree — lowest in College history
  • 69.5 average attempted semester credit hours to associate degree — lowest in College history

Highest Record in College History

  • 9,293 degrees and certificates awarded in 2024-2025
  • 7,427 unduplicated graduates in 2024-2025
  • 40,101 degrees and certificates awarded in five years

(between academic years 2019-2020 and 2023-2024)

Top Performance in College History

  • 77.1% course success rate in fall 2024
  • 78.2% course success rate in spring 2025
  • 35.2% of students were full time in fall 2024

2024-2025 Academic Year Graduation Rates

  • 14.9% 2-year graduation rate
  • 28.2% 3-year graduation rate
  • 32.9% 4-year graduation rate

Fall 2025 Students

  • 36.1% received Pell Grants
  • 20.8% were first-time-in-college
  • 22.2% were dual credit

Financial Highlights

The College’s financial position in fiscal year (FY) 2025 continues to remain strong with total net position of $78.9 million, which is a slight decrease of $0.5 million or 0.6% less than FY 2024. Below is a comparative graph of revenues and expenses for the last two fiscal years. Grants, contracts, and federal revenue were higher in FY 2025 due to higher Pell Grant awards to students, which are also reflected in scholarships expense. Investment income decreased 22.4% due to declining interest rates, which were offset by other increases in revenue needed to cover rising operating costs due to inflation and higher enrollment, student support, and competitive performance pay for faculty and staff.

This is an overview of the College’s financial operations for the fiscal years ended Aug. 31, 2025 and 2024. Most of the information contained within this Report to the Community is extracted from the financial information contained within the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

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All amounts expressed in millions

Bar Chart Total Revenues

All amounts expressed in millions

NET POSITION
FY 2025: 78.9
FY 2024: 79.4

MONTHS CASH ON HAND
(Target is four to six months)
FY 2025: 5.20
FY
2024: 5.51

General obligation bonds:

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Aa2/Stable

Standard & Poor's
AA+/Stable

remembering two legacies

Remembering Dr. Ruede Wheeler and John Moon Jr.: San Jacinto College honors the lives and legacies of two longtime Board of Trustees members whose vision and leadership helped shape the institution’s remarkable growth and enduring commitment to students — Dr. Ruede Wheeler and John Moon Jr.

Together, Dr. Wheeler and Mr. Moon exemplified the values that define San Jacinto College — integrity, vision, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. Their decades of leadership have left a lasting mark on the College and the communities it serves, ensuring that generations of students will continue to benefit from their dedication and foresight.

Read more about their incredible legacies