Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$4.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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South Texas College
McAllen, TX
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$4,920
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,500
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,388
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,920
Net price (after aid)$1,291
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$895
$30k – $48k$1,488
$48k – $75k$3,261
$75k – $110k$4,304
$110k+$5,020
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$36,788
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants36%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans0%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
28%
Freshman Retention
61%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$1.3k below avg
Out-of-state value
$7.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$4.9k
below avg
Out-of-state
$7.5k
below avg
Net price
$1.3k
below avg
Pell
36%
above avg
Earnings (10y)
$36.8k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (33)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Business
ManagementFinanceMarketingAccounting
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About South Texas College
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- Where is South Texas College located?
- South Texas College is located in McAllen, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is South Texas College?
- South Texas College is a public university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at South Texas College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at South Texas College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at South Texas College?
- South Texas College's published in-state tuition is approximately $4,920 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend South Texas College?
- South Texas College reports total enrollment of approximately 16,131 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about South Texas College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with South Texas College.
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