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Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio

6963 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78238
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Tel: (512) 437-7500
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School Highlights

Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio serves 1,396 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 1,396 students
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • 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
Completion Rates
Highest completion rates
Debt For Students
Least debt for graduating students

School Overview

Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
8

Student Body

The student population of Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio has grown by 226% over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,396 students
4,931 students

Total Enrollment Trends Over Years (2018-2024)

YearSouthern Careers Institute-San AntonioTexas
20241,3961,945
20229381,013
20184281,167
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Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,396 students
909 students

Full-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2018-2024)

YearSouthern Careers Institute-San AntonioTexas
20241,3961,094
2022938712
2018428768
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
139 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,396 students
890 students

Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2018-2024)

YearSouthern Careers Institute-San AntonioTexas
20241,3961,083
2022938712
2018428768
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
51%
46%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
30%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Hawaiian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2018-2024)

YearSouthern Careers Institute-San AntonioTexas
20244%33%
20187%32%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2017-2018)

YearSouthern Careers Institute-San AntonioTexas
20180.610.38
20170.660.00
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
55%

Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students Comparison Over Years (2017-2024)

YearSouthern Careers Institute-San AntonioTexas
202475%48%
202269%48%
201854%31%
201754%31%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
84%

Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2017-2022)

YearSouthern Careers Institute-San AntonioTexas
202291%84%
201878%82%
201784%81%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,629

Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2017-2018)

YearSouthern Careers Institute-San AntonioTexas
2018$8,776$9,629
2017$8,776$9,629
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250

Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2017-2018)

YearSouthern Careers Institute-San AntonioTexas
2018$4,254$5,250
2017$4,254$5,250
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 1,396 students
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Bexar County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Bexar County, TX is Baptist Health System School of Health Professions. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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