South Texas College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4895 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1360 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1283 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #64 of 119 | In Texas |
| #4657 of 5,843 | For Materials Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 26,440
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.southtexascollege.edu
South Texas College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
South Texas College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
5,362 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,423 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
South Texas College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 25296 (96%) |
|---|---|
| White | 537 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 255 (1%) |
| Asian | 168 (0.6%) |
| Black or African American | 106 (0.4%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,354
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,100 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,500 |
| Fee in-district | $120 |
| Fee in-state | $120 |
South Texas College majors
South Texas College has granted 467 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at South Texas College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 1,061 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 328 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 282 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 273 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 266 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 190 | 16 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 162 | |
| Psychology, General | 127 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 116 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | 84 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 85 | |
| Social Work | 81 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 77 | |
| Computer Science | 61 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 59 | |
| Engineering, General | 58 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 46 | |
| Graphic Design | 37 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 34 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 25 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 25 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 23 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 23 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 22 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 22 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 22 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 17 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 17 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 14 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 14 | |
| Music, General | 14 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 14 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 14 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation & Installer, General | 13 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 12 | |
| History, General | 12 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 12 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 12 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Tool and Die Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 11 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 11 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 9 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 7 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3,511 | 467 |
South Texas College has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 27% | 28% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South Texas College has published 391 scientific papers with 4,249 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Political Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 | 27 |
| 2004 | 0 | 21 |
| 2005 | 3 | 25 |
| 2006 | 15 | 32 |
| 2007 | 9 | 31 |
| 2008 | 10 | 43 |
| 2009 | 13 | 83 |
| 2010 | 9 | 81 |
| 2011 | 8 | 98 |
| 2012 | 13 | 96 |
| 2013 | 11 | 138 |
| 2014 | 11 | 154 |
| 2015 | 12 | 148 |
| 2016 | 20 | 172 |
| 2017 | 18 | 183 |
| 2018 | 14 | 193 |
| 2019 | 24 | 223 |
| 2020 | 32 | 314 |
| 2021 | 22 | 400 |
| 2022 | 31 | 400 |
| 2023 | 46 | 478 |
| 2024 | 32 | 753 |
Notable alumni
-
Mayra Flores
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mayra Nohemi Flores is an American politician who represented Texas's 34th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2022 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first female Mexican-born member of the House.
General info
| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Colors | stc purple, stc green |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,837 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3201 W. Pecan McAllen, Texas, 78501 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 142,000 |
| Phone | 8554686782 |