South Texas College
South Texas College (STC) is located in McAllen, Texas. STC was established in 1993 and it now serves around 31,000 students. It has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. There are many bachelor’s degree opportunities as well as associate’s degree opportunities. Students can also earn certificates in certain areas of study. Credits at STC are also very easily transferable over to various universities, allowing students to have many options when they want to continue their academic pursuits elsewhere. STC even has the distinction of operating one of the largest dual enrollment programs in the United States. Many high school students begin earning college credits ahead of their high school graduations at this school.
The STC nursing program allows students to take part in the vocational nursing program or the associate’s degree in nursing program. Nursing programs at STC are very competitive and this will be a comprehensive educational program. Upon graduation from one of the nursing programs, a student will be eligible to apply to take the appropriate NCLEX licensure exam. The nursing program at STC has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students31,321 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 59 | 191 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 81 |
| Certificate | 11 | 59 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 282 miles radius of South Texas College
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
8 miles away |
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Valley Baptist Medical Center
36 miles away |
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University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost
52 miles away |
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
118 miles away |
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Texas A&M International University
119 miles away |
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University of Houston-Victoria
196 miles away |
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
228 miles away |
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Texas State University
254 miles away |
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Brazosport College
262 miles away |
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The University of Texas at Austin
282 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1995 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $70/credit | |
| In State Students | $80/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $200/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,150 | $3,600 | $9,000 |
| ADN | 70 | $4,900 | $5,600 | $14,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $8,750 | $10,000 | $25,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of South Texas College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 79% | $4,642 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $523 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $2,111 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $1,276 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 6% | $1,557 |
$1,825
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$1,844 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$2,421 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$3,991 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$5,801 |
| Over $110,000$4,122 |
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Student Population
31,321
Undergrads
0
Graduates
17,434
Women
13,887
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
95% |
|
White |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
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Black/African American |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
