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South Texas College
- 3201 W Pecan
- Mcallen, TX 78502
- OPEID College Code: 03103400
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- General Phone: (956) 872-8311
- President: Dr. Shirley a Reed
- Website: www.southtexascollege.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 19,827
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 4% | 74% | 33% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $405 | $1,537 | $668 | $636 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,996 | $1,996 | $1,996 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,018 | $5,018 | $5,018 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,507 | $4,397 | $4,290 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,996 | $2,996 | $2,996 |
| Out of State | $6,018 | $6,018 | $6,018 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,703 | $8,593 | $8,486 |
| Out of State | $11,725 | $11,615 | $11,508 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,196 | $4,196 | $4,196 |
| Out of State | $7,218 | $7,218 | $7,218 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 19,827 Undergraduate: 19,827
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,262 Female: 11,565
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,262 Female: 11,565
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,027 Part-Time: 12,800
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,027 Part-Time: 12,800
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 132 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 15 | 0.08% |
| Black | 56 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 236 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 18,557 | 94% |
| White | 628 | 3% |
| Unknown | 203 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4,627 | 23% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,120 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,171 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,545 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,366 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,304 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 842 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 658 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 182 | 0.9% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,426 | 970 | 456 |
| Faculty Status | 562 | 434 | 128 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 562 | 434 | 128 |
| Primarily Instruction | 562 | 434 | 128 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 46 | 44 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 278 | 194 | 84 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 540 | 298 | 242 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 372 | 137 | 235 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 74 | 70 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,443 (392) | $46,441 (240) | $46,445 (152) |
| Instructor | $46,443 (392) | $46,441 (240) | $46,445 (152) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,002 (38) | $60,195 (6) | $61,153 (32) |
| Instructor | $61,002 (38) | $60,195 (6) | $61,153 (32) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,749 (430) | $46,510 (246) | $47,069 (184) |
| Instructor | $46,749 (430) | $46,510 (246) | $47,069 (184) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 15% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 13% |
| Female | 16% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 27% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 19% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
