South Texas College tuition is $2,310 per year for in-district residents. This is 70% cheaper than the national average public four year in-district tuition of $7,647. The cost is 87% cheaper than the average Texas in-district tuition of $17,749 for 4 year colleges. Tuition ranks 4th in Texas amongst 4 year colleges for affordability and is the 82nd most expensive 4 year college in the state.
The school charges an additional fees of $1,920 in addition to tuition bringing the total effective in-state tuition to $4,530.
South Texas College doesn't offer on campus housing. If you're not living with family you will need to budget for food and housing in the McAllen area just like you would for a college with dorms. The estimated rent and meal expense per academic year for off campus housing is $6,432.
The estimated annual cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
Off-campus students should budget for $1,400 in other miscellaneous living expenses.
The total tuition and living expense budget for in-district residents to go to South Texas College is $13,262 for the 2021/2022 academic year. The total cost for in-state, but not in district residents is $13,562. Out-of-state students who don't possess Texas residence can expect a one year cost of $16,952. Students residing at home with parents providing food and housing can expect a total cost of $7,130.
Citation: Price data from the U.S. Department of Education's 2022 IPEDS survey response for South Texas College and represent reported costs for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Estimated Budgets | |
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In-District Resident Total Budget (Living Off Campus) | $13,262 |
In-District Tuition | $2,310 |
Other Fees | $1,920 |
Off-Campus Other Budget | $1,400 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
Off-Campus Housing Estimate | $6,432 |
In-District Resident Total Budget (Living with Parents) | $6,830 |
In-District Tuition | $2,310 |
Other Fees | $1,920 |
Family Provided Room and Board | $0 |
With-Family Other Living Budget | $1,400 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
Texas Out of District Total Budget (Living Off Campus) | $13,562 |
In-State Tuition | $2,610 |
Other Fees | $1,920 |
Off-Campus Housing Estimate | $6,432 |
Off-Campus Other Budget | $1,400 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
Texas Out of District Total Budget (Living with Parents) | $7,130 |
In-State Tuition | $2,610 |
Other Fees | $1,920 |
Family Provided Room and Board | $0 |
With-Family Other Living Budget | $1,400 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
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Depending on many factors including student and parent income and assets, the total cost of attendance may be less than the $13,562 published price if scholarship or grant aid is made available to you.
The net out-of-pocket total cost you end up paying or financing though student loans is known as the net price. The reported South Texas College net price for in-state students is $1,630* for the 2019/2020 academic year. This net price includes housing and meal expenses.
91% of South Texas College students received grant aid in 2019/2020. The average total aid amount was $5,792. 82 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2019/2020 was $5,271. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend South Texas College, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Financial Aid Summary | |
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Average Annual Net Price | $1,630* |
Percent of Students Receiving Grant Aid | 91% |
Average Total Grant Aid | $5,792 |
Percent of Students Receiving Pell Grants | 82% |
Average Amount of Pell Grant Aid | $5,271 |
The average net total cost of attendance for different levels of family income after federal, state or local government, institutional grant and scholarship aid are awarded. Data last published for the 2019/2020 academic year.
Family Income | Avg. Net Price |
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$0 to $30,000 | $1,200 |
$30,001 to $48,000 | $1,783 |
$48,001 to $75,000 | $3,531 |
$75,001 to $110,000 | $3,928 |
$110,000+ | n/a |
CollegeCalc has estimated typical coverage of the annual in-state tuition and living expenses of $13,562. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.
Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, South Texas College or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.
Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.
Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.
*Reported Average Annual Net Price for in state students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's Academic Year 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.
Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.
School | Cost vs. South Texas College |
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Texas A & M University Galveston | 73% more expensive |
When considering ability to pay for college, the annual cost is often discussed but it's the "all in" multi-year degree cost which matters in the end. Let's take a look at what it could really cost for four years at South Texas College.
At the current published rates, an estimated total tuition, fees and living expense price for a 4 year bachelor's degree at South Texas College is $54,248 for students graduating in normal time. This methodology for estimating the 4 year cost is a straight multiple of the most recent reported annual total cost and does not factor in tuition increases during the time you're in school. It also assumes you receive no grant or scholarship aid and pay the full list price.
If you end up on the "five year plan" and need an additional year to graduate, your five year cost could be as high as $67,810 or $0 using an average net price.
**Based on a 4 year multiple of Average Annual Net Price for in state students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.
Most colleges don't charge students on an annual basis but instead require payment semester by semester. If you ever need to take an additional semester of classes to complete you degree you shouldn't have to pay for a full academic year. These our estimated costs for a semester at South Texas College.
Texas Resident Tuition Per Semester | $1,305 |
Texas Resident Total Cost Per Semester | $6,781 |
Non-Texas Resident Tuition Per Semester | $3,000 |
Non-Texas Resident Total Cost Per Semester | $8,476 |
Some schools offer the ability to take single classes by paying on a per credit hour basis. The reported price per credit hour and estimated cost for one class at South Texas College are as follows. Per credit costs are for reference only as many schools will not allow students to pay by credit hour.
Price per credit hour for in district residents | $77 |
Cost for one class for in district residents (3 credit hours) | $231 |
Price per credit hour for Texas residents | $87 |
Cost for one class for Texas residents (3 credit hours) | $261 |
Price per credit hour for out of state residents | $200 |
Cost for one class for out of state residents (3 credit hours) | $600 |
Cost for one class for out of state residents (4 credit hours) | $800 |
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What will it cost to send your child to South Texas College in the future? In the past four years, this school's published in-state tuition and fee total rose from $2,330 to $2,610. This amounts to an average annual price increase of 2.4%. Nationally, university tuition prices are rising around 5% per year. Looking out five, ten, fifteen or eighteen years, these are CollegeCalc's estimates how much you could expect to pay for a 4 year degree assuming tuition increases at the national average rate. Estimated future prices are based on the current in-state 4 year cost of $54,248.00. Use the college savings plan calculator below to perform a more comprehensive analysis on future costs and how much you will need to save for South Texas College.
Annual | 4 Year Degree | |
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Estimated Cost in 5 years for students enrolling in 2028 | $18,651 | $74,604 |
Estimated Cost in 10 years for students enrolling in 2033 | $23,804 | $95,215 |
Estimated Cost in 15 years for students enrolling in 2038 | $30,380 | $121,521 |
Estimated Cost in 18 years for students enrolling in 2041 | $35,169 | $140,676 |
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South Texas College is a four year public college located in McAllen, Texas. Full time enrollment is 8,384 and part time is 20,578. South Texas College has an open admission policy meaning that any prospective student who has completed high school or attained a GED certificate may enroll in classes. Learn more about South Texas College at CollegeSimply.
Only undergraduate degrees are offered at this school.
AddressSouth Texas College is a public not for profit institution. Public schools often represent the best value for your education dollar, especially when students qualify for in-state tuition.
South Texas College cost and financial aid data source: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=409315 IPEDS survey data. Data last updated February 2023 and reflects academic year 2021/2022 costs reported by the school.