Texas State Technical College

3801 Campus Drive
Waco, TX 76705
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Tel: (800) 792-8784
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  • TSTC Waco is part of the Texas State Technical College System, a public coeducational institution of higher education offering courses of study in technical education leading to the award of Certificates and Associate of Applied Science degrees.

School Highlights

Texas State Technical College serves 12,445 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.

Top Placements

Texas State Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 251 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Texas State Technical College(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty251 staff110 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Texas State Technical College has grown by 202% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Texas State Technical College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment12,445 students3,054 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio50:137:1
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# Full-Time Students4,853 students1,202 students
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# Part-Time Students7,592 students3,243 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		2,479251
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
56%
42%
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% Black
6%
13%
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% White
31%
32%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score0.580.70
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College Completion Rate
26%
21%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$39,500$33,800
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $3,342 is less than the state average of $3,572. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,200 is more than the state average of $5,976. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,342$3,572
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,200$5,976
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,666$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$5,015
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Texas State Technical College (TSTC) was established in 1965 as the James Connally Technical Institute (JCTI) of Texas A&M University to meet the state's evolving workforce needs. This college was located in Central Texas at the former James Connally Air Force Base in Waco. In 1967, JCTI expanded to include a South Texas campus in Harlingen. In 1969, the colleges separated from Texas A&M University and became an independent state system, with the name Texas State Technical Institute (TSTI) and its own Board of Regents. Additional campuses were created in 1970 in Amarillo in the Panhandle of Texas and in Sweetwater in West Texas. As the demand for quality technical education continued to grow, extension centers were established in McAllen (1983), Abilene (1985), Breckenridge (1989), Brownwood (1991), and Marshall (1991). In 1991, TSTI was renamed Texas State Technical College (TSTC). In 1999, the extension center in Marshall became an independent college of the system. The college is nationally recognized for the number and quality of our technology graduates. TSTC Waco offers more than 100 associate's degree and hands-on instruction utilizing industry standard equipment that will prepare you for success in your career in agriculture; information technology and telecommunications; engineering and manufacturing; health and science; business, commerce and service; and transportation and aviation. TSTC Waco offers more than 100 technical associate's degree and certificate programs providing you with a world of technology at your fingertips. TSTC students enroll in courses that offer extensive hands-on experience in laboratories housing industry standard equipment. In technical courses, students spend almost 60 percent of their educational time in laboratories, learning by doing. Texas State Technical College Waco is accredited to award Associate of Applied Science degrees and Certificates of Completion by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Texas State Technical College is McLennan Community College (6.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • McLennan Community College
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    Public
    8,955 students | 6.10 Mi1400 College Dr
    Waco,  TX  76708
    (254) 299-8622     6.108,955
  • Hill College
    Public
    4,447 students | 26.00 Mi112 Lamar Dr
    Hillsboro,  TX  76645
    (254) 659-7500     26.004,447
  • Temple College
    Public
    4,911 students | 42.10 Mi2600 S 1st St
    Temple,  TX  76504
    (254) 298-8282     42.104,911
  • Navarro College
    Public
    8,601 students | 45.80 Mi3200 W 7th Avenue
    Corsicana,  TX  75110
    (903) 874-6501     45.808,601
  • Central Texas College
    Public
    16,073 students | 55.80 Mi6200 West Central Texas Expressway
    Killeen,  TX  76549
    (254) 526-7161     55.8016,073
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 12,445 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,342
  • Out-state tuition: $7,200
  • Student:teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
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Did You Know?
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,572 per year for in-state students and $5,976 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,124 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 73%. 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 0.73. The most diverse community college in Texas is Richland College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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