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South Texas College

South Texas College is a medium, public institution located in McAllen, tx. Founded in 1993, South Texas College offers undergraduate degrees in 74 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 17,846 undergraduates
cost $4,530
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Admissions

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Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! South Texas College is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
22 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $4,530
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $5,730
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $5,730 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $7,500
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $8,700
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $8,700 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? South Texas College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,846, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

27,894

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
2%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
95%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 3201 W. Pecan, McAllen, TX 78501
phone 956-872-8311
address https://www.southtexascollege.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Beta epsilon mu honor society

Automotive technology club

Child care and development association club

Heating, air conditioning, and ventilation club

Writing in literary discussion club

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about South Texas College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is South Texas College?

South Texas College is located in McAllen, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at South Texas College? 

The acceptance rate for South Texas College is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for South Texas College?

The average high school GPA for South Texas College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at South Texas College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at South Texas College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $31,056.

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