School Overview
South Texas College, locally referred to as STC, is a publicly funded community college located in the Rio South Region of the state of Texas. The college is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Bachelor of Applied Technology (B.A.T.), degrees. Approximately, 30,000 students attend STU each year and the college employs over 1,600 staff and faculty at six locations.
STU offers over 100 degree programs and certificates, including associate degrees in various disciplines such Art, Allied Health, Science and Technology. In addition to its campus based programs, South Texas College offers an extensive selecton of online degrees and certificate programs for students seeking to complete a degree via distance learning.
Unlike many community colleges, STU offers several accredited bachelor degree programs. In fact, there are only two other community colleges in all of Texas, other than STU, that offer an accredited BAT degree, and STU is the only community colleges in Texas that offers three accredited bachelor’s degree programs.
General Information
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Admission Office 3201 West Pecan Boulevard McAllen, TX 78502 (956) 618-8311 Contact: Matthew Hebbard Director of Admissions and Registrar |
Main Address 3201 West Pecan Boulevard McAllen, TX 78502 (956) 618-8311 www.southtexascollege.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 21,666 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,389 Degree-seeking undergrads: 21,425 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Special requirements for nursing program. |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $2,166 | $2,366 | $2,462 | $2,678 | +8.77% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,200 | +20.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $3,166 | $3,366 | $3,462 | $3,878 | +12.02% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,597 | 86% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,546 | 83% | $7,044,790 | $4,557 |
| • Federal grants | 1,373 | 74% | $5,475,881 | $3,988 |
| • Pell grants | 1,373 | 74% | $5,262,407 | $3,833 |
| • Other federal grants | 321 | 17% | $213,474 | $665 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 918 | 49% | $1,525,995 | $1,662 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 28 | 2% | $42,914 | $1,533 |
| Student loan financial aid | 119 | 6% | $87,175 | $733 |
| • Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| • Other student loans | 119 | 6% | $87,175 | $733 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 99 | – | – | 1819 | 995 |
| Area, Cultural, Ethnic, Gender, and Group Studies | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american/chicano Studies | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Biology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences | – | – | – | 108 | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | – | – | – | 108 | – |
| Business, Management, Administration and Marketing Services | 68 | – | – | 205 | 87 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Studies | – | – | – | 5 | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management | 68 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce | – | – | – | 197 | 55 |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | – | – | – | 2 | 1 |
| Office Management and Supervision | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 31 | – | – | 40 | 150 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 31 | – | – | 29 | 48 |
| Computer Science | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Computer Support Specialist | – | – | – | 3 | 102 |
| Construction Trades | – | – | – | – | 25 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/installer | – | – | – | – | 25 |
| Electrician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | 35 | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | 35 | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 29 | 65 |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering Cad/cadd | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Computer Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 15 | 3 |
| Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology | – | – | – | – | 30 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | 13 | 32 |
| English Language and Literature/letters | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| English Language and Literature | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | – | – | – | 29 | – |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | – | – | – | 29 | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | – | – | – | 309 | 411 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | 12 | 93 |
| Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician | – | – | – | 5 | 1 |
| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training | – | – | – | – | 170 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/coder | – | – | – | – | 23 |
| Medical/clinical Assistant | – | – | – | 14 | 9 |
| Nursing Assistant/aide and Patient Care Assistant/aide | – | – | – | – | 103 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | – | – | – | 13 | – |
| Pharmacy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | 10 | 12 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | 12 | – |
| Radiologic Technology/science – Radiographer | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 218 | – |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | 19 | – |
| History | – | – | – | 12 | – |
| History | – | – | – | 12 | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 172 | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | – | – | – | 172 | – |
| Human Services | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Social Work | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Legal Studies | – | – | – | 12 | 9 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | – | – | – | 12 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 209 | – |
| General Studies | – | – | – | 209 | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | – | – | – | 7 | – |
| Mathematics | – | – | – | 7 | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | 15 | 60 |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | 6 | 15 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | 4 | 17 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | 5 | 28 |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | – | – | – | 343 | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | – | – | 343 | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | – | – | – | 33 | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness | – | – | – | 33 | – |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | 20 | 32 |
| Culinary Arts/chef Training | – | – | – | 20 | 32 |
| Physical Sciences | – | – | – | 15 | – |
| Chemistry | – | – | – | 14 | – |
| Physics | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | 4 | 56 |
| Tool and Die Technology/technician | – | – | – | 4 | 37 |
| Welding Technology/welder | – | – | – | – | 19 |
| Social Sciences | – | – | – | 160 | – |
| Anthropology | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Political Science and Government | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Social Sciences | – | – | – | 155 | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 30 | 67 |
| Digital Arts | – | – | – | – | 67 |
| Fine/studio Arts | – | – | – | 15 | – |
| Music | – | – | – | 15 | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 21 | 33 |
| Child Care Provider/assistant | – | – | – | 21 | 1 |
| Child Development | – | – | – | – | 32 |
Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architectural Technology A,C Arts, Visual & Performing Arts – General A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications A Education Early Childhood Education A,C Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology A,C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Emergency Medical Technology A,C History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance A,C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology A,C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Intercultural/Multicultural/Diversity Studies A Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies A Personal & Culinary Services Food Prep/Professional Cooking C Philosophy & Religion Philosophy A Physical Sciences Chemistry A Precision Production Trades Precision Production Trades – General A,C Public Administration & Services Human Services A Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration A Social Sciences Political Science/Government A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
South Texas College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (956) 872-8311 |
| Website: | https://www.southtexascollege.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.southtexascollege.edu/getting-started/index.php |
| Address: | 3201 W Pecan, McAllen, TX 78502-9701 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 33,054 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 0% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 24,618 (74% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,440 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,830 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 89% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,627 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
South Texas College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at South Texas College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Construction Trades | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 3 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 5 | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 12 | 10 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 3 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | 3 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Precision Production | 4 | 2 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 48 | 60 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at South Texas College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $4,440 |
| Out-of-state | $7,830 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 2,600 | 89% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,469 | 84% | $5,627 |
| Student loan aid | 155 | 5% | $1,845 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 13,089 | 41% | $4,360 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for South Texas College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled South Texas College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
South Texas College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 33,054 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 33,054 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
South Texas College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
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