Southwest Texas Junior College

Southwest Texas Junior 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 Junior College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($7,199) of public community colleges in Texas.

It has 6,278 students that are higher than the average population (3,006 students) of community colleges in Texas. In addition, 549 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (20 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 Junior 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
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2401 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX
Phone	830-278-4401
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,326 Out-of-State$6,294
Student Population »	6,278 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	30%
Transfer-out Rate	15%
Retention Rate	36% (Full-time) 45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,679
Students to Faculty	18:1 (5.56%)
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 Junior College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,199) over public community colleges in Texas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southwest Texas Junior 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 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Texas Residents	Out-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	$4,679
Cost of Attendance	$18,042	$20,010
After Financial Aid	$13,363	$15,331
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Texas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Southwest Texas Junior College	$4,326	$6,294
Public Community Colleges in Texas	$4,332	$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southwest Texas Junior 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
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	31	19	NOT 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.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Secondary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Development	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	543 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Construction Trades	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	39 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	45 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,278 students at Southwest Texas Junior 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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	5,875	1,278	4,597
Male Students	2,347	498	1,849
Female Students	3,528	780	2,748

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southwest Texas Junior 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 Enrollment	6,278
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	549
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	3,246
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,483

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