C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100

South Texas College

4-Year Public
📍 McAllen, Texas 78501
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
A+
92/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
C+
55/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Quick Stats

26,440
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$1,414
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near South Texas College

10% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 2,538 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$196,260
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,111
1-Year Change
+3.5%
For parents & investors

The South Texas College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $196,260
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,111/mo

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🏆 Where South Texas College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
of 25 schools
#5
Welding Technology/Welder
of 100 schools
#7
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
of 48 schools
#14
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#16
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#21
General Studies
of 100 schools
#26
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,100 $7,500

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
75%
Receive Pell Grants
2%
Take Out Loans
$1,414
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$895
$30,001 - $48,000$1,488
$48,001 - $75,000$3,261
$75,001 - $110,000$4,304
$110,001+$5,020

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 1,107 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 480 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 354 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 345 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 300 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 298 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 241 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 238 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 159 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 149 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 142 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 140 grads/yr Psychology, General 105 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 99 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 93 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 91 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 90 grads/yr Computer Science 78 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 76 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 76 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from South Texas College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs

Student Demographics

26,440
Total Students
56%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)
10%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Hispanic 96%
Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 10%
With Family 90%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,538 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 24%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at South Texas College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend South Texas College?
Tuition at South Texas College is $5,100 for in-state students and $7,500 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $1,414.
What is the graduation rate at South Texas College?
The graduation rate at South Texas College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is South Texas College a good school?
South Texas College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend South Texas College?
South Texas College has a total enrollment of 26,440 students.
Is there rental demand near South Texas College?
Yes! Approximately 10% of students at South Texas College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,538 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology