Alvin College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region-empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world.". Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.