South Texas College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4604 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1279 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1202 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #62 of 119 | In Texas |
| #4560 of 5,871 | For Materials Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 27,431
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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.
5,286 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,291 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 | 26280 (96%) |
|---|---|
| White | 518 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 269 (1%) |
| Asian | 169 (0.6%) |
| Black or African American | 114 (0.4%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (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
- $7,547
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,920 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,220 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,620 |
South Texas College majors
South Texas College has granted 478 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 | 1,107 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 354 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 298 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 259 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 241 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 211 | 27 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 159 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 142 | |
| Psychology, General | 105 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | 83 |
| Computer Science | 78 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 76 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 70 | |
| Social Work | 69 | |
| Engineering, General | 46 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 36 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation & Installer, General | 35 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 34 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 30 | |
| Mathematics, General | 28 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 26 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 24 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 21 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 21 | |
| Graphic Design | 20 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 19 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 18 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 17 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 17 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 17 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 16 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 16 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 15 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 15 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 14 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 14 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 14 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 14 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| History, General | 13 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 11 | |
| Music, General | 11 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 9 | |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 9 | |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 9 | |
| Tool and Die Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Public Administration | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 3,598 | 478 |
South Texas College has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 26% | 28% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South Texas College has published 397 scientific papers with 4,660 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, Political Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 155 |
| 2015 | 12 | 148 |
| 2016 | 20 | 172 |
| 2017 | 18 | 183 |
| 2018 | 14 | 193 |
| 2019 | 24 | 222 |
| 2020 | 32 | 315 |
| 2021 | 22 | 400 |
| 2022 | 31 | 400 |
| 2023 | 46 | 478 |
| 2024 | 33 | 759 |
| 2025 | 6 | 571 |
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 | 1,913 |
| 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 |