School Highlights
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio serves 584 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is same as the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Acceptance Rate: 91%
- Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
17 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
9
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 86% over five years.
Total Enrollment
584 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
584 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
584 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
584 students
869 students
% Hispanic
60%
47%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
27%
25%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
54%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
91%
82%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio?
The acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio is 91%, which is higher than the state average of 82%.
What is Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio's ranking?
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least debt for graduating students.
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