School Information

12.2
Total Enrollment 26,338
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 26 : 1

South Texas College

http://www.southtexascollege.edu
3201 W Pecan, McAllen, Texas 78502-9701
(956) 872-8311

South Texas College is a world-class comprehensive institution of higher learning providing premier educational and workforce programs and services in response to the needs of the region.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At South Texas College, 86.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 44.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,529), and 0% receive loans ($1,317 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,736.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending South Texas College is $1,317 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $2,462
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $5,484
Total Expense In State Off Campus $9,084
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $4,348
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $9,398
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $4,662
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Percent of In-State Undergrads     100.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     64.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     51.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     11.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline No closing date
Admissions Office Phone 956-872-8323
Admissions Office Address P.O. Box 9701 McAllen, Texas 78502-9701
Admissions Website http://www.southtexascollege.edu/future/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX
 
South Texas College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 58
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 58
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 217 56
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 7
Business Administration and Management, General 56
Business/Commerce, General 210
Computer and information sciences and support services 46 16
Computer and Information Sciences, General 34 16
Computer Science 12
Construction trades
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Engineering 38
Engineering, General 38
Engineering technologies/technicians 25
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 8
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 17
English language and literature/letters 5
English Language and Literature, General 5
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 25
Child Care Provider/Assistant 25
Child Development
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 23
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 23
Health professions and related clinical sciences 226
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 9
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 6
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant 5
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 172
Occupational Therapist Assistant 13
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 2
Physical Therapist Assistant 12
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 7
History 8
History, General 8
Legal professions and studies 13
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 13
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 181
General Studies 181
Mathematics and statistics 27
Mathematics, General 27
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 21
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 13
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 4
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 266
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 266
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 32
Health and Physical Education, General 32
Personal and culinary services 8
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 8
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy 3
Physical sciences 18
Chemistry, General 17
Physics, General 1
Precision production 4
Tool and Die Technology/Technician 4
Public administration and social service professions 1
Social Work 1
Security and protective services 88
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 88
Social sciences 142
Political Science and Government, General 5
Social Sciences, General 137
Visual and performing arts 18
Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
Music, General 6
 
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