Southwest Texas Junior College
Southwest Texas Junior College is one of the sixty public 2-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in Uvalde town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,660 students attend the school. Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southwest Texas Junior College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,928, and fees were $870. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,486 and $870 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students6,660 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate67% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1964 - 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 | $59/credit | |
| In State Students | $59/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $178/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 | $2,655 | $2,655 | $8,010 |
| ADN | 70 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $12,460 |
| BSN | 125 | $7,375 | $7,375 | $22,250 |
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, 77% of Southwest Texas Junior 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 | 73% | $5,235 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $550 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $1,463 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $666 |
| Federal Student Loans | 11% | $4,560 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,780
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,254 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,014 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,970 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,515 |
| Over $110,000$12,286 |
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Student Population
6,660
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,833
Women
2,827
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
85% |
|
White |
12% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Black/African American |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
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.
