Southern Careers Institute-Waco serves 185 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 185 students
Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Minority enrollment: 69%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southern Careers Institute-Waco
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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
7 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
8
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Waco has declined by 25% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Waco diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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% Black
29%
13%
% White
31%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southern Careers Institute-Waco is McLennan Community College (8.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 185 students
Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Minority enrollment: 69%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
