Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,920 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,500 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $7,505 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $1,291 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 35.93% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does South Texas College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,500
Books and supplies
$1,600
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$7,505
Average net price
$1,291
Average aid coverage
83%
$6,214 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at South Texas College pays approximately $1,291 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Texas average of $17,343 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is South Texas College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
South Texas College net price
$1,291
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
South Texas College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,500 and average net price at $1,291. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,500
Current net price
$1,291
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
27.58%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$36,788
Undergraduates
16,131
10-Year Median Earnings - South Texas College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
South Texas College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends South Texas College?
Undergraduates
16,131
Completion rate
27.58%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
35.93%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 35.93% of South Texas College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at South Texas College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use South Texas College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
South Texas College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
South Texas College is listed at 3201 W. Pecan, McAllen, TX 78501. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare South Texas College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas College | Not available | $7,500 | $1,291 | $36,788 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
Similar Schools in McAllen
This local cluster focuses on nearby McAllen schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around McAllen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is South Texas College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for South Texas College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is South Texas College tuition?
South Texas College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,500.
What is South Texas College's average net price?
South Texas College's average net price in the local dataset is $1,291.
What is South Texas College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $36,788 for South Texas College.
Is South Texas College accredited?
South Texas College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend South Texas College?
The local dataset lists 16,131 undergraduate students at South Texas College.
What percentage of South Texas College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for South Texas College in the local dataset is 35.93%.
What is the federal loan rate at South Texas College?
The federal loan rate for South Texas College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify South Texas College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with South Texas College or the latest official federal education data.