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# South Texas College

Regional public institution in McAllen serving 26,440 students with low tuition and mixed associate/bachelor's degree pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 26.217591, -98.253634

### Summary

Regional public institution in McAllen serving 26,440 students with low tuition and mixed associate/bachelor's degree pathways.

### Description

South Texas College is a public four-year institution located in McAllen, Texas, offering both associate and bachelor's degree programs. The college serves the Rio Grande Valley region with a primary focus on liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities.

Enrollment stands at 26,440 students. In-state tuition is $4,920 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,620. The college's low cost of attendance makes it accessible to students from the local area and beyond.

This institution suits students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education or a clear pathway from associate to bachelor's degree credentials. Many students use South Texas College as a launching point for transfer to four-year universities. For more information, visit the college's official website at https://www.southtexascollege.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 409,315
- **State**: TX
- **City**: McAllen
- **Address**: 3201 W. Pecan
- **Zip Code**: 78501
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $4,920
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $7,620
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $4,920
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $7,620
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 26,440
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $486,692,488
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate/Baccalaureate
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities