South Texas College is a public community college located in the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

The school was founded on September 1, 1993 by the passage of Texas Senate Bill 251 to provide educational services to Hidalgo County and Starr County.

School Size

Number of students: There are approximately 31,000 students enrolled.

Number of teachers: There are 1,600 faculty and staff, including 660 academic staff, 428 full-time teachers and 228 part-time teachers.

Campus Distribution: The college has 6 campuses in McAllen, Weslaco, Rio Grande City, etc., including the main campus Pecan Campus, Mid-Valley Campus, Starr County Campus, Technical Campus, Ramiro R. Caso Nursing and Allied Health Campus and the virtual E-STC Campus.

Educational Resources

Professional Settings: The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and can award degrees such as Bachelor of Applied Technology, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts and Associate of Science. It offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs covering arts, science, technology, allied health and other fields. It also has online degree and certificate programs.

Teaching Facilities: The school is equipped with modern teaching facilities, including laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc., providing students with good learning conditions.

Teaching Features

Transfer Education: The college has signed transfer agreements with more than 60 colleges across the United States. Students can first study at South Texas College. Completing the associate degree program and then transferring the credits to a four-year university to continue studying for a bachelor's degree provides students with a broader path to further study.

Practical teaching: Focusing on the cultivation of practical ability, through internships, experiments, projects, etc., students can apply theoretical knowledge to practical operations to improve their employment competitiveness. The college also serves as the executive office and regional institute of the North American Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education Initiative, actively helping to train workers, promote the development of the regional manufacturing economy, and support innovation in the field of rapid response manufacturing.

Campus life

Student organizations: The school has various student organizations and clubs, such as student unions, academic clubs, cultural and art groups, sports clubs, etc. Students can join the corresponding organizations according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Campus activities: The school often holds various campus activities, such as concerts, drama performances, sports competitions, cultural festivals, etc., providing students with a platform to show themselves and interact with each other, and enhance students' sense of belonging and cohesion on campus.

School ranking

As a community college, South Texas College It is not included in the ranking of comprehensive universities, but it has a certain reputation and influence among community colleges in Texas, and some of its majors such as nursing are recognized locally.

Admission requirements

Education requirements: Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Language requirements: International students usually need to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores to prove their English language proficiency. Specific requirements may vary depending on the major and course.

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Tuition is relatively low, and the specific amount varies depending on the course and credits. The school's official website has detailed tuition information.

Funding: The school provides students with a variety of financial assistance methods, including scholarships, grants, loans, etc., to help students reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.