Southwest Texas College

Southwest Texas College is a public community college located in Uvalde, TX. It offers 50 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,326 for Texas residents and $6,294 for out-of-state students at Southwest Texas College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($6,796) of public community colleges in Texas.
It has 6,525 students that are higher than the average population (2,943 students) of community colleges in Texas. In addition, 962 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (21 to 1) of Texas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $33,800.
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Academic Overview

Southwest Texas College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Uvalde, Texas.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,326 for Texas residents and $6,294 for other students on average. It offers 50 degree programs through 31 Certificate, 19 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address2401 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX
Phone830-278-4401
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,326
Out-of-State$6,294
Student Population »6,525 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »31%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate58% (Full-time)
48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,541
Students to Faculty28:1 (3.57%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,326 for Texas residents and $6,294 for out-of-state students at Southwest Texas College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,796) over public community colleges in Texas.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southwest Texas College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,326$6,294
Books & Supplies$1,929
On-Campus Living Costs$11,787
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,078
Average Financial Aid$5,541
Cost of Attendance$18,042$20,010
After Financial Aid$12,501$14,469
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,800
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Southwest Texas College$4,326$6,294
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,347$6,796
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southwest Texas College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 31 Certificate, 19 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3119NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 543 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Construction TradesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Avionics Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 39 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training45 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,525 students at Southwest Texas College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,347 male students and 3,528 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total5,8751,2784,597
Male Students2,3474981,849
Female Students3,5287802,748

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southwest Texas College, there are 6,278 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,795 students were attending classes through distance learning (549 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,246 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,278
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses549
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,246
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,483
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