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 12,077 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 12,077 students
In-state tuition: $3,342
Out-state tuition: $7,200
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Minority enrollment: 72%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Texas State Technical College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Texas State Technical College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,342 is less than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 51% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,200 is more than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
68%
75%
Sports
Colors
Brown and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Texas State Technical College cost?
Texas State Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,342 for In-State students and $7,200 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Texas State Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Texas State Technical College is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
What is Texas State Technical College's ranking?
Texas State Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Texas State Technical College is McLennan Community College (6.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 12,077 students
In-state tuition: $3,342
Out-state tuition: $7,200
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Minority enrollment: 72%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
