Texas State Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Texas State Technical College is a public community college in Waco, Texas, serving roughly 9,437 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,508 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,212. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (52.9%) and White (24.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,212
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,508 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,437 51.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.52%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 41.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 88.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,105
- Room & Board: $8,244 annual estimate
Texas State Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas State Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas State Technical College?
Texas State Technical College is located in Waco, TX (ZIP 76705).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Texas State Technical College public or private?
Texas State Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Texas State Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $7,212 in-state, $11,812 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,508.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,726 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,807 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,238 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,628 |
| $110,001+ | $17,235 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,848.
How big is Texas State Technical College?
Total enrollment: 9,437 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,105 students.
About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas State Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.52%.
First-year retention: 50.2%.
What do graduates of Texas State Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $34,758 six years after entry; $38,916 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
40.21% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas State Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (563 completions)
- Lineworker (421 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (321 completions)
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General (119 completions)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician (108 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (102 completions)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (98 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (95 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (90 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (82 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas State Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.52%; median earnings $38,916 at 10 years; net price $13,508. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,212
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas State Technical College was $7,212.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,508
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas State Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,508.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,032 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,508 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,848 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,248 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,244 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,508 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,964 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$67,856 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas State Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
21.48% 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 State Technical 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 State Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $4,386 | $9,660 | $7,391 |
| 2016 | $4,665 | $10,080 | $9,267 |
| 2017 | $5,123 | $10,080 | $8,014 |
| 2018 | $5,570 | $10,080 | $6,839 |
| 2019 | $5,877 | $10,191 | $10,114 |
| 2020 | $6,169 | $10,486 | $10,463 |
| 2021 | $6,950 | $11,369 | $10,364 |
| 2022 | $6,969 | $11,435 | $17,421 |
| 2023 | $7,192 | $11,842 | $10,280 |
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 State Technical College reported total enrollment of about 9,437 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 72% male and 28% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (52.9%), White (24.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%). About 40.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
51.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas State Technical College in 2024 is 9,437 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,105 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.2%
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 52.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.88% 100% Completion Time
45.52% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.88% of students graduating from Texas State Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 92% male / 8% female
- Lineworker: 99% male / 1% female
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% 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 State Technical College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$38,916 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
620.24% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas State Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 563 completions
2. Lineworker: 421 completions
3. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 321 completions
4. Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General: 119 completions
5. Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 108 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 102 completions
7. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 98 completions
8. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 95 completions
9. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 90 completions
Most popular programs at Texas State Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas State Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas State Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 88.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,471
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,692
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 State Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Lineworker, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 9,437 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (52.9%), White (24.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.52%. Approximately 40.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Waco, TX 76705
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Texas State Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas State Technical College located?
Texas State Technical College is located in Waco, TX.
How much does Texas State Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,212 and average net price is $13,508 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,244 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas State Technical College?
Texas State Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,105 students, Hispanic or Latino (52.9%), White (24.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas State Technical College?
About 50.5% of students at Texas State Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Texas State Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $34,758 six years after entry and $38,916 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas State Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas State Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Texas State Technical College public or private?
Texas State Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, TX.
Is Texas State Technical College an HBCU?
No. Texas State Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas State Technical College a tribal college?
No. Texas State Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Texas State Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Texas State Technical College reports 52.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Texas State Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Texas State Technical 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
- Waco, 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.