Southwest Texas Junior College
Tel:
(830)278-4401
- Southwest Texas Junior College is a comprehensive, public, two-year college serving eleven counties in southwest Texas. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high-quality post-secondary education that prepares students to enter the job market, transfer to senior colleges and universities, pursue their professional and personal goals. Through its programs and services, the college equitably provides higher education opportunities and supports the economic growth of the community.
School Highlights
- Southwest Texas Junior College serves 5,572 students (35% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
- Southwest Texas Junior College is the only community colleges within Uvalde County, TX.
- The nearest community college to Southwest Texas Junior College is Northwest Vista College (64.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Southwest Texas Junior College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 154 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southwest Texas Junior College | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 154 staff | 76 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,572 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 36:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,963 students | 1,055 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,609 students | 2,866 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 228 | 252 |
| % Asian | 1% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 88% | 37% |
| % Black | 2% | 13% |
| % White | 9% | 39% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 25% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,700 | $33,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Southwest Texas Junior College is a comprehensive, public, two-year college serving eleven counties in southwest Texas. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high-quality post-secondary education that prepares students to enter the job market, transfer to senior colleges and universities, pursue their professional and personal goals. Through its programs and services, the college equitably provides higher education opportunities and supports the economic growth of the community. The college offers developmental programs and services to enrolled and prospective students to increase their chances for success and enhance their potential for personal, educational, and professional growth. The college offers degrees and certificates in Business, Child Development, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering and Teacher Certificate.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Southwest Texas Junior College is Northwest Vista College (64.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Northwest Vista CollegePublic15,797 students | 64.80 Mi3535 N. Ellison Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210)486-4000 64.8015,797 - Kaplan College-San Antonio-IngramPrivate, for profit556 students | 69.60 Mi6441 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210)308-8584 69.60556 - Galen College of Nursing-San AntonioPrivate, for profit1,097 students | 72.40 Mi7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210)733-3056 72.401,097 - Palo Alto CollegePublic8,376 students | 72.60 Mi1400 W Villaret Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210)486-3000 72.608,376 - Baptist Health System School of Health ProfessionsPrivate, for profit500 students | 73.60 Mi8400 Datapoint Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210)297-9636 73.60500
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