South Texas College

3201 W. Pecan
McAllen, TX 78501
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • South Texas College is a public institution of higher education meeting the diverse educational and workforce needs of the people of Hidalgo and Starr counties.

School Highlights

South Texas College serves 37,297 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 37,297 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,590
  • Out-state tuition: $4,464
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

South Texas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,992 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,992 staff
262 staff
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School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of South Texas College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The South Texas College diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
37,297 students
4,931 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
10,857 students
909 students
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# Part-Time Students
26,440 students
4,022 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of South Texas College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Texas.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
372 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10,857 students
890 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
26,440 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
95%
46%
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% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
26%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2592%
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,600
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,590 is less than the state average of $3,764. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,464 is less than the state average of $6,054. The out-state tuition has declined by 43% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,590
$3,764
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,464
$6,054
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in South Texas College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Since its inception in 1993, South Texas College has grown from 1,000 to more than 17,000 students, and from a faculty and staff of 267 to 1489. The college has also grown from one campus to five campuses and centers. STC has campuses in McAllen, Weslaco and Rio Grande City as well as the Dr. Ramiro R. Casso Nursing and Allied Health Center in McAllen, and the Technology Center in south McAllen near the Foreign Trade Zone. South Texas College is a comprehensive college offering the Bachelor of Applied Technology, and associate degrees and certificates in 90 degree and certificate program options. Academic courses are transferable to colleges and universities and the curriculum includes distance learning, weekend courses and a newly added mini-mester. Although located in Hidalgo County, the STC Pecan Campus services students from the entire Rio Grande Valley. The campus offers comprehensive courses for college transfer to four-year institutions as well as vocational, technical and continuing education courses. The campus is currently undergoing numerous construction projects that will add an expanded library wing, new instructional facilities, and a new student services building. STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Bachelor of Applied Technology, the Associate of Arts, the Associate of Sciences, and the Associate of Applied Sciences Degrees and Certificates. It is also approved for veteran's educational training in Certificate and Associate of Applied Sciences Degree programs by the Texas Education Agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does South Texas College cost?
South Texas College's tuition is approximately $3,590 for In-State students and $4,464 for Out-State students.
What is South Texas College's ranking?
South Texas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 37,297 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,590
  • Out-state tuition: $4,464
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,764 per year for in-state students and $6,054 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,275 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest College for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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