Southwest Texas Junior College is a public community college located in Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

The school was founded in 1946 and has a history of nearly 80 years. It has provided long-term educational services to students in southwest Texas.

School size

Number of students: In the fall of 2024, the school has a total of 5,664 students.

Number of teachers: The school has 180 academic staff and 328 administrative staff.

Educational resources

Major settings: The school offers 2-year associate degrees and various certificate courses, covering agriculture, biology, business administration, chemistry, child development, early childhood education, communications, computer science, crime studies, drama, engineering, information systems, mathematics, sports, physics, secondary education and many other fields.

Teaching facilities: The school has 5 in Uvalde County, Del Rio, Maverick County and Crystal City. The school has 1 campus with modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student activity centers, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Teaching Features

Transfer education: Provide students with transfer credit courses. Students can learn basic knowledge for two years here, and then transfer the credits to a four-year university to continue to study for a bachelor's degree, which provides convenience for students who want to further their studies.

Practical teaching: Focus on the cultivation of practical ability. Through internships, experiments, projects, etc., students can apply theoretical knowledge to practical operations and improve their employment competitiveness.

Campus Life

Student Organizations: The school has various student organizations and clubs, such as the Student Union, 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 communicate and interact.

School Ranking

There is no clear comprehensive university ranking, but the school 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 are usually required to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores to prove their English language proficiency. Specific requirements may vary depending on the major and course.

Tuition and Aid

Tuition: For the 2020-2021 school year, the school's in-district tuition and fees are $2,502, in-state tuition and fees are $4,062, and out-of-state tuition and fees are $5,886.

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