C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Texas State Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Waco, Texas 76705

🌐 www.tstc.edu/

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

71/100

Resources

72/100

Experience

C+

63/100

Prestige

32/100

Quick Stats

11,436

Total Enrollment

38%

Graduation Rate

47%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$11,120

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Texas State Technical College ▼

27% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 3,111 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$213,133

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,390

1-Year Change

+4.4%

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For parents & investors

The Texas State Technical College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $213,133
Avg rent near campus: $1,390/mo — vs ~$448/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76704 (9.9% cap, Waco)

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🏆 Where Texas State Technical College Ranks

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

🥉

Welding Technology/Welder

of 100 schools

🥉

Lineworker

of 38 schools

🥉

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

of 48 schools

🥉

Surgical Technology/Technologist

of 70 schools

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

of 32 schools

Biomedical Technology/Technician

of 16 schools

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General

of 25 schools

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

of 81 schools

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,192	$11,842
Room	$4,035
Board	$5,400
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$23,435	$28,085

Financial Aid

77%

Receive Any Aid

57%

Receive Pell Grants

27%

Take Out Loans

$11,120

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,281
$30,001 - $48,000	$8,885
$48,001 - $75,000	$13,999
$75,001 - $110,000	$17,036
$110,001+	$19,018

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Related Career Paths

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

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Electrical power-line installers and repairers

$93k/yr 127,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers

$78k/yr 617,500 jobs

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

$61k/yr 319,900 jobs

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay

$101k/yr 23,400 jobs

Industrial engineering technologists and technicians

$65k/yr 74,600 jobs

Student Demographics

11,436

Total Students

29%

Women

62%

Traditional Age (18-24)

27%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%

Hispanic 53%

Black 6%

Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 33%

Off-Campus (Renters) 27%

With Family 40%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,111 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 28%

Hybrid (Some Online) 39%

Fully Online 33%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 62%

25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Texas State Technical 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 Texas State Technical College?

Tuition at Texas State Technical College is $7,192 for in-state students and $11,842 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,120.

What is the graduation rate at Texas State Technical College?

The graduation rate at Texas State Technical College is 38%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Texas State Technical College a good school?

Texas State Technical College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Texas State Technical College?

Texas State Technical College has a total enrollment of 11,436 students.

Is there rental demand near Texas State Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Texas State Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,111 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Waco area.

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