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School Highlights
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville serves 423 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five years.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
0
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
15 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville has grown by 102% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville diversity score of 0.08 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 66% over five years.
Total Enrollment
423 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
421 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
2 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
474 students
363 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
421 students
837 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2 students
3,377 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
96%
47%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
2%
25%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,335
$9,584
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,771
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville's ranking?
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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