The University of Texas at Brownsville
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(956)882-8201
- The mission of The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College (UTB/TSC) Partnership is to provide accessible, affordable, postsecondary education of high quality, to conduct research which expands knowledge and to present programs of workforce training and continuing education, public service, and cultural value. The partnership combines the strengths of the community college and those of a university by increasing student access and eliminating inter-institutional barriers while fulfilling the distinctive responsibilities of each type of institution.
School Highlights
- The University of Texas at Brownsville serves 11,943 students (49% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
- The University of Texas at Brownsville is one of 2 community colleges within Cameron County, TX.
- The nearest community college to The University of Texas at Brownsville is Texas State Technical College-Harlingen (7.1 miles away).
Top Placements
The University of Texas at Brownsville places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 507 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| The University of Texas at Brownsville | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 507 staff | 76 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 11,943 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 5,838 students | 1,055 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 6,105 students | 2,866 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 5,633 students | 1,015 students |
| # Graduate Students | 205 students | 6 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 429 | 252 |
| % Asian | 1% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 86% | 37% |
| % Black | 1% | 13% |
| % White | 7% | 39% |
| % Non Resident races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate (Year 2010) | 19% | 20% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Partnership offers Certificates, and Associate, Baccalaureate, and Graduate degrees in liberal arts, the sciences, and professional programs designed to meet student demand as well as regional, national, and international needs. UTB/TSC advances economic and social development, enhances the quality of life, fosters respect for the environment, provides for personal enrichment, and expands knowledge through programs of research, service, continuing education and training. It convenes the cultures of its community, fosters an appreciation of the unique heritage of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and encourages the development and application of bilingual abilities in its students. It provides academic leadership to the intellectual, cultural, social and economic life of the bi-national urban region it serves. The University of Texas at Brownsville has been a member of The University of Texas System since 1991. In cooperation with Texas Southmost College, The University serves more than 12,000 students at its campus located in Brownsville, Texas. In Partnership with Texas Southmost College, The University offers a wide range of courses from Associate and Baccalaureate degrees to graduate classes and continuing education.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to The University of Texas at Brownsville is Texas State Technical College-Harlingen (7.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 5,225 students | 7.10 Mi1902 North Loop 499
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(361)354-2200 155.903,759
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