Texas State Technical College
- 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 10,720 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 10,720 students
- In-state tuition: $3,342
- Out-state tuition: $7,200
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Texas State Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,562 teachers has grown by 202% over five years.
Texas State Technical College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & 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
1,562 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Texas State Technical College has grown by 145% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Texas State Technical College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,720 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
4,536 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
6,184 students
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
2,320 students
251 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
54%
47%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
32%
29%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
College Completion Rate
26%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,500
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,342 is less than the state average of $4,287. The in-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,200 is more than the state average of $6,528. The out-state tuition has declined by 28% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,342
$4,287
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,200
$6,528
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,666
$9,584
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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)
School
Location
Miles
Students
1400 College Dr
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 299-8622
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 299-8622
6.1 miles
| 8,705 students
Central Texas College
Public
6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 526-7161
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 526-7161
55.8 miles
| 16,719 students
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