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South Texas College

Public
McAllen, TX
City
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Estimated Net Cost
Average for college across all majors
 

(per year)
$2k

Estimated Post Grad Salary
Average for college across all majors
 

(per year)
$35k

Return on Education

(post 4-year graduation)
N/A
South Texas College is a public college located in McAllen, Texas, founded in 1993. Known for its affordable tuition and strong career-focused programs, it serves as a major educational hub in the South Texas region. The college offers a unique dual credit program for high school students to earn college credits while still in high school.

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      Tuition and Costs

      Most Recent Tuition Costs

      Understanding Tuition Costs at South Texas College: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at South Texas College. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

      Yearly4 years
      Tuition and Fees
      Average Tuition, including fees before grants and scholarships.
       
      $5,220$20,880
      Room and Board
      This is the average, based on staying on-campus
       
      $8,388$33,552
      Books and Supplies
      The expenditure on books and supplies for an average student at South Texas College
       
      $1,600$6,400
      Other expenses
      The amount of money (estimated by the financial aid office at South Texas College) needed by a student to cover expenses such as laundry, transportation, entertainment, and furnishings.
       
      $2,400$9,600
      Sticker Price$15,208$70,432

      Historical Tuition Costs

      Based on historical data, in-state tuition is expected to rise by approximately $154 per year over the next three years, reaching $5,086 in 2024, and $5,240 in 2025, and $5,393 in 2026.

      Return On Education

      Admissions

      Typically, admitted students score between 0-0 on the SAT or - on the ACT. The application deadline can be found the the institutions website.

      0%Admission Rate
      26%Graduation Rate

      Admissions Requirements

      SAT Range
      ACT Range -
      High School GPA

      N/A

      Key dates

      Application DeadlineSee college website
      Early Decision DateSee college website
      Early Action DateSee college website

      Majors & Degrees

      Student Life

      Key information regarding South Texas College's total enrollment and faculty.

      Student Breakdown

      Total EnrollmentN/A
      Full-time StudentsN/A
      Part-time StudentsN/A

      Faculty

      Faculty-Student Ratio:22:1
      Full-Time FacultyN/A
      Part-Time FacultyN/A

      Reviews and Ratings

      For complete transparency we combine scores from across the web to give you a true picture of what students think about South Texas College. Additionally, we have our own score which can be used alongside these external sources.

      No reviews available.

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