- Texas Southmost College is a public junior college located in Brownsville, Texas, United States.
School Highlights
Texas Southmost College serves 8,828 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 8,828 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 49:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Texas Southmost College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 181 teachers has declined by 77% over five years.
Texas Southmost College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
181 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Texas Southmost College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 49:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Texas Southmost College diversity score of 0.23 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 98% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,828 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,917 students
902 students
# Part-Time Students
6,911 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,828 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,917 students
869 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,911 students
3,370 students
% Hispanic
87%
47%
% White
2%
25%
% Unknown races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.23
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,809
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Texas Southmost College often compared to?
Texas Southmost Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Texas State Technical College-Harlingen, South Texas College by visitors of our site.
What is Texas Southmost College's ranking?
Texas Southmost College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
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