South Texas College

South Texas College Overview

South Texas College is a public school in the suburban setting of McAllen, Texas. South Texas College was founded in 1993 and enrolls 28,233 undergrads and no graduate students.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is June 18.

Planning to play sports? South Texas College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at South Texas College on the Student Life page.

2022 South Texas College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$2,088
Out-of-State	$6,000

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Is South Texas College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better sense of what South Texas College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at South Texas College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at South Texas College, around 57% come back their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook South Texas College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from South Texas College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. Within six months of graduating, 95% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with South Texas College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

South Texas College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

South Texas College's endowment was valued at $200000 thousand in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at South Texas College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on South Texas College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at South Texas College.

Based on this information, how does South Texas College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is South Texas College a good school for you?

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Where is South Texas College Located?

South Texas College is located in the suburban setting of McAllen, Texas.

If you would like to see South Texas College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 281 to McAllen, or book a flight to the nearest airport, McAllen Miller International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what South Texas College and McAllen are like without leaving home.

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