South Texas College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4869 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1364 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1287 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #65 of 119 | In Texas |
| #5074 of 6,157 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 27,894
- 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.
5,062 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8,516 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 | 26627 (95%) |
|---|---|
| White | 586 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 335 (1%) |
| Asian | 142 (0.5%) |
| Black or African American | 122 (0.4%) |
| Two or more races | 45 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (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
- $7,799
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,310 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,610 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,500 |
| Fee in-district | $1,920 |
| Fee in-state | $1,920 |
South Texas College majors
South Texas College has granted 464 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 | 955 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 361 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 278 | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 285 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 283 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 258 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 221 | |
| Psychology, General | 147 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 146 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 40 | 87 |
| Social Work | 111 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 81 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 78 | |
| Engineering, General | 56 | |
| Computer Science | 50 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 49 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 47 | |
| Mathematics, General | 39 | |
| Graphic Design | 32 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 27 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 25 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation & Installer, General | 23 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 20 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 20 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 18 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 18 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 18 | |
| History, General | 18 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 18 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 18 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 15 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 14 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 14 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 14 | |
| Music, General | 14 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 13 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 12 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 11 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 10 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 10 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 9 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Tool and Die Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 3 | |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 1 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant & Secretary | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3,702 | 464 |
South Texas College has a graduation rate of 26%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 25% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South Texas College has published 330 scientific papers with 2,659 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Engineering, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0 | 24 |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 |
| 2005 | 3 | 23 |
| 2006 | 14 | 27 |
| 2007 | 8 | 26 |
| 2008 | 8 | 37 |
| 2009 | 13 | 70 |
| 2010 | 8 | 68 |
| 2011 | 7 | 62 |
| 2012 | 12 | 64 |
| 2013 | 11 | 112 |
| 2014 | 11 | 107 |
| 2015 | 12 | 103 |
| 2016 | 19 | 142 |
| 2017 | 16 | 139 |
| 2018 | 14 | 145 |
| 2019 | 24 | 174 |
| 2020 | 29 | 234 |
| 2021 | 21 | 298 |
| 2022 | 17 | 310 |
| 2023 | 40 | 352 |
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 | 1,740 |
| 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 |