South Texas College: Ranking & Review
| McAllen rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1266 | 4473 Top 27% |
South Texas College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 31,321 | 13,887 | 17,434 |
7,781 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,014 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
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.
South Texas College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $12,448 | $16,048 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
South Texas College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $2,400 | $6,000 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,620 | $1,620 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $80 | $200 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,125 | 1,125 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 770 | 60 | 830 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 724 | 27 | 751 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 436 | 219 | 655 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 397 | 397 | |
| Precision Production | 381 | 381 | |
| Education | 368 | 368 | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians | 245 | 245 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 159 | 159 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 152 | 152 | |
| Psychology | 143 | 143 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 104 | 104 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 93 | 93 | |
| Engineering | 87 | 87 | |
| Construction Trades | 78 | 78 | |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 68 | 68 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 68 | 68 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 55 | 55 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 47 | 47 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 41 | 41 | |
| Social Sciences | 34 | 34 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 30 | 30 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 26 | 26 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 23 | 23 | |
| History | 14 | 14 | |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 9 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 5 | 5 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 5,683 | 306 | 5,989 |
A total of 5,989 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at South Texas College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 15% | 15% | 15% |
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General info
| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | stc purple, stc green |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 1,867 |
| Instructional FTE | 778 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.southtexascollege.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 3201 W Pecan McAllen, Texas, 78502-9701 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Midsize |
| City population | 141,000 |
| Phone | 9568728311 |