School Highlights
Southern Careers Institute-Waco serves 476 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Southern Careers Institute-Waco
(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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
8
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Waco has grown by 92% over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Waco diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
476 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
476 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
476 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
476 students
890 students
# 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
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
31%
46%
% Black
34%
13%
% White
31%
26%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
55%
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 (Year 2022)
84%
84%
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)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southern Careers Institute-Waco is McLennan Community College (8.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1400 College Dr
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 299-8622
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 299-8622
8.7 miles
Enrollment: 10,886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $106 Out-state tuition: $181 Minority enrollment: 54%
3801 Campus Drive
Waco, TX 76705
(800) 792-8784
Waco, TX 76705
(800) 792-8784
11.3 miles
Enrollment: 13,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 68% In-state tuition: $3,342 Out-state tuition: $7,200 Minority enrollment: 68%
Temple College
Public
2600 S 1st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 298-8282
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 298-8282
31.2 miles
Enrollment: 6,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $3,744 Out-state tuition: $5,664 Minority enrollment: 59%
Hill College
Public
112 Lamar Dr
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 659-7500
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 659-7500
37.3 miles
Enrollment: 4,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $2,840 Out-state tuition: $3,240 Minority enrollment: 46%
Central Texas College
Public
6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 526-7161
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 526-7161
47.9 miles
Enrollment: 14,843 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $2,790 Out-state tuition: $6,270 Minority enrollment: 70%
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