Texas Southmost College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Texas Southmost College is a public community college in Brownsville, Texas, serving roughly 3,372 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,085 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,148. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (92.8%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,148
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,085 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,372 47.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.84%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% 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: 30.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,630
- Room & Board: $12,801 annual estimate
Texas Southmost College: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas Southmost College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas Southmost College?
Texas Southmost College is located in Brownsville, TX (ZIP 78520).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Texas Southmost College public or private?
Texas Southmost College is a Public institution.
How much does Texas Southmost College cost?
Published tuition: $3,148 in-state, $4,948 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,085.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,696 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,295 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,051 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,002 |
| $110,001+ | $10,999 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,592.
How big is Texas Southmost College?
Total enrollment: 3,372 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,630 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Southmost College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.84%.
First-year retention: 67.8%.
What do graduates of Texas Southmost College earn?
Median earnings: $33,992 six years after entry; $41,900 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
28.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas Southmost College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (671 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (115 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (103 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (58 completions)
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager (46 completions)
- Social Work (35 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (30 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (25 completions)
- Psychology, General (24 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas Southmost College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.84%; median earnings $41,900 at 10 years; net price $3,085. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,148
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas Southmost College was $3,148.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,085
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas Southmost College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,085.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,340 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,085 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,592 4-Year In-State Tuition
$19,792 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,801 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,470 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,419 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$69,676 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas Southmost College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.29% 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 Texas Southmost 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 Texas Southmost 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 | $5,372 | $14,834 | $7,793 |
| 2014 | $5,282 | $14,744 | $6,425 |
| 2015 | $3,198 | $5,598 | $2,889 |
| 2016 | $3,198 | $5,598 | $4,413 |
| 2017 | $3,198 | $5,598 | $4,453 |
| 2018 | $3,198 | $5,598 | $4,863 |
| 2019 | $3,148 | $4,948 | $5,175 |
| 2020 | $3,148 | $4,948 | $3,896 |
| 2021 | $3,148 | $4,948 | $4,661 |
| 2022 | $3,148 | $4,948 | $5,143 |
| 2023 | $3,148 | $4,948 | $5,458 |
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
Texas Southmost College reported total enrollment of about 3,372 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (92.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.1%), and White (1.9%). About 28.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
47.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas Southmost College in 2024 is 3,372 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,630 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.8%
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 92.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.19% 100% Completion Time
29.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.19% of students graduating from Texas Southmost College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 86% male / 14% 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 Texas Southmost College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$41,900 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3295.46% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas Southmost College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 671 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 115 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 103 completions
4. Business/Commerce, General: 58 completions
5. Building/Construction Site Management/Manager: 46 completions
6. Social Work: 35 completions
7. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 30 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 25 completions
9. Psychology, General: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Texas Southmost College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas Southmost College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas Southmost College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,323
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,703
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texas Southmost College is a public institution located in Brownsville, 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Criminal Justice/Police Science. Enrollment is approximately 3,372 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (92.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.1%), White (1.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.84%. Approximately 28.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Brownsville, TX 78520
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.84% graduation rate at Texas Southmost 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 Texas Southmost College located?
Texas Southmost College is located in Brownsville, TX.
How much does Texas Southmost College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,148 and average net price is $3,085 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,801 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas Southmost College?
Texas Southmost College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,630 students, Hispanic or Latino (92.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas Southmost College?
About 56.2% of students at Texas Southmost College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Texas Southmost College earn?
Median earnings are $33,992 six years after entry and $41,900 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Southmost College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas Southmost College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
Is Texas Southmost College public or private?
Texas Southmost College is a public institution located in Brownsville, TX.
Is Texas Southmost College an HBCU?
No. Texas Southmost College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas Southmost College a tribal college?
No. Texas Southmost College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Texas Southmost College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Texas Southmost College reports 92.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Texas Southmost College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Texas Southmost 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
- Brownsville, Texas city 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.