by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 28,233 undergraduates in 2020, South Texas College is a very large, public college located in McAllen, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, South Texas College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by South Texas College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our South Texas College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit South Texas College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", South Texas College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our South Texas College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, South Texas College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
South Texas College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
South Texas College has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 28,233 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,806 (31.2%). Part-time attendance was 19,427 (68.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8,806 | 19,427 | 28,233 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, South Texas College has a very homogeneous student body. We rank South Texas College #3114 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at South Texas College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the South Texas College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at South Texas College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to South Texas College Athletics