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South Texas College
South Texas College
MCALLEN, TX . 4 Year 4.0
#1408 in Best Colleges in America
3201 W PECAN MCALLEN, TX 78501

Overview

South Texas College (STC) is located in McAllen, Texas, USA, and was established in 1993 with the aim of providing higher education services to residents of Hidalgo and Starr counties. The college offers over 130 degree and certificate programs across disciplines such as liberal arts, business, health sciences, technology, and social sciences. It is the only community college in Texas to offer five bachelor's degrees. STC operates five campuses, two higher education centers, and a virtual campus, employing over 2,200 faculty and staff members. The institution emphasizes innovative education, comprehensive academic support, and community engagement, committed to driving regional socio-economic development through lifelong learning opportunities.

Rankings

  • 62

    #62 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • 2

    #2 0 in Best Value Colleges in Texas

  • 258

    #258 in Best College Locations in America

  • Safest College Campuses in America 62 of 1,306
  • Best College Locations in America 258 of 1,527
  • Colleges with the Best Student Life in America 280 of 1,509

Academics

  • CAcademics
  • B+Value
  • C Diversity
  • ACampus
  • AAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • A Location
  • ADorms
  • ACampus Food
  • A Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,429 Graduates
  • Business
    601 Graduates
  • Nursing
    320 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    310 Graduates
  • Information Science
    273 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    270 Graduates
  • Welding
    222 Graduates
  • Biology
    181 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    149 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    143 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $0
  • ACT Range
    Considered but not required
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,611
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    26%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    8,384 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    20,578
  • Undergrads Over 25
    26%
  • Pell Grant
    77%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    23:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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