Southwest Texas College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Southwest Texas College is a public community college in Uvalde, Texas, serving roughly 3,306 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,372 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,646. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (91.2%) and White (4.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,646
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,372 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,306 46.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 70.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,651
- Room & Board: $6,400 annual estimate
Southwest Texas College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southwest Texas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southwest Texas College?
Southwest Texas College is located in Uvalde, TX (ZIP 78801-6297).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Southwest Texas College public or private?
Southwest Texas College is a Public institution.
How much does Southwest Texas College cost?
Published tuition: $2,646 in-state, $6,294 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,372.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,668 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,044 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,976 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,052 |
| $110,001+ | $13,554 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,584.
How big is Southwest Texas College?
Total enrollment: 3,306 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,651 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest Texas College?
150%-time completion rate: 30.54%.
First-year retention: 58.1%.
What do graduates of Southwest Texas College earn?
Median earnings: $30,305 six years after entry; $35,563 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,200.
33.23% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southwest Texas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (532 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (124 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (99 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (53 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (50 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (49 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (44 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (38 completions)
- 00.0460 (35 completions)
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southwest Texas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 30.54%; median earnings $35,563 at 10 years; net price $7,372. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,646
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwest Texas College was $2,646.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,372
2024 Value
In 2024 Southwest Texas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,372.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,488 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,372 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,584 4-Year In-State Tuition
$25,176 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,400 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,929 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,975 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$43,900 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southwest Texas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southwest Texas College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southwest Texas College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,996 | $3,988 | $6,903 |
| 2014 | $2,020 | $4,012 | $6,688 |
| 2015 | $2,116 | $4,468 | $6,592 |
| 2016 | $2,116 | $4,468 | $7,145 |
| 2017 | $2,286 | $5,356 | $6,971 |
| 2018 | $2,382 | $6,170 | $7,346 |
| 2019 | $2,502 | $5,886 | $6,717 |
| 2020 | $2,502 | $5,886 | $7,120 |
| 2021 | $2,502 | $5,886 | $6,753 |
| 2022 | $2,502 | $5,886 | $7,193 |
| 2023 | $2,646 | $6,294 | $7,634 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southwest Texas College reported total enrollment of about 3,306 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (91.2%), White (4.6%), and Non-Resident Alien (1.6%). About 33.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
46.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southwest Texas College in 2024 is 3,306 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,651 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 91.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.02% 100% Completion Time
30.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.02% of students graduating from Southwest Texas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 33% male / 67% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 90% male / 10% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southwest Texas College.
Return on Investment
$6,200 Median Student Debt
$35,563 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.43% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1106.02% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southwest Texas College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 532 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 124 completions
3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 99 completions
4. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 53 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 50 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 49 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 44 completions
8. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 38 completions
9. 00.0460: 35 completions
Most popular programs at Southwest Texas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southwest Texas College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southwest Texas College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 70.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,739
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,806
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southwest Texas College is a public institution located in Uvalde, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 3,306 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (91.2%), White (4.6%), Non-Resident Alien (1.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 30.54%. Approximately 33.23% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Uvalde, TX 78801-6297
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.54% graduation rate at Southwest Texas College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southwest Texas College located?
Southwest Texas College is located in Uvalde, TX.
How much does Southwest Texas College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,646 and average net price is $7,372 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southwest Texas College?
Southwest Texas College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,651 students, Hispanic or Latino (91.2%), White (4.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southwest Texas College?
About 56.6% of students at Southwest Texas College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southwest Texas College earn?
Median earnings are $30,305 six years after entry and $35,563 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest Texas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southwest Texas College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,200.
Is Southwest Texas College public or private?
Southwest Texas College is a public institution located in Uvalde, TX.
Is Southwest Texas College an HBCU?
No. Southwest Texas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southwest Texas College a tribal college?
No. Southwest Texas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southwest Texas College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Southwest Texas College reports 91.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Southwest Texas College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southwest Texas College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.