Southwest Texas Junior College

2401 Garner Field Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 8,243 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 8,243 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,292
  • Out-state tuition: $4,012
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southwest Texas Junior College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 413 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwest Texas Junior College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
413 staff
262 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Southwest Texas Junior College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Southwest Texas Junior College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,243 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,073 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
6,170 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
824 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,073 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,170 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
251 students
252 students
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
88%
46%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
8%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,292 is less than the state average of $3,764. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,012 is less than the state average of $6,054. The out-state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,292
$3,764
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,012
$6,054
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southwest Texas Junior College cost?
Southwest Texas Junior College's tuition is approximately $3,292 for In-State students and $4,012 for Out-State students.
What is Southwest Texas Junior College's ranking?
Southwest Texas Junior College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 8,243 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,292
  • Out-state tuition: $4,012
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,764 per year for in-state students and $6,054 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,275 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest College for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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