Southwest Texas Junior College

Southwest Texas Junior College Overview

Southwest Texas Junior College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Uvalde, Texas. Southwest Texas Junior College was founded in 1946 and the school currently enrolls around 8,320 students a year, which includes 6,480 undergrad students. Southwest Texas Junior College offers on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

Student Involvement at Southwest Texas Junior College

Are you interested in music or performing? At Southwest Texas Junior College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Southwest Texas Junior College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Southwest Texas Junior College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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

2022 Southwest Texas Junior 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	$3,024
Out-of-State	$4,848

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Is Southwest Texas Junior 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 competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what Southwest Texas Junior College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Southwest Texas Junior 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.

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 Outcomes for Southwest Texas Junior College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

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

Southwest Texas Junior 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.

For more information about Southwest Texas Junior College's endowment, check with the school directly. The school spends $2,722 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Southwest Texas Junior College

Tuition 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 Southwest Texas Junior College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. 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 Southwest Texas Junior College.

Based on this information, is Southwest Texas Junior College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Southwest Texas Junior College a good school for you?

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Where is Southwest Texas Junior College?

Southwest Texas Junior College is located in the small town setting of Uvalde, Texas, in the suburbs of San Antonio.

If you want to see Southwest Texas Junior College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Hwy 90 to Uvalde, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Del Rio International.

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

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