CostByCollegePublic, 4-year institution
How much does South Texas College cost
South Texas College is in McAllen, TX. Total enrollment is 26,440 students, with 26,440 undergraduates.
The total cost for one year at South Texas College is $17,608 for in state students, living off campus and not with family. For out of state students the total is $19,888. Tuition and fees alone come to $5,220 of that total.
The cost breakdown
This school does not publish a complete on campus cost, so the total below uses the off campus figures for room, board, and other expenses, for a student who is not living with family. Each total is the sum of the rows above it, with nothing added and nothing left out.
| Item | Cost for one year |
|---|---|
| Tuition, in state | $5,100 |
| Required fees, in state | $120 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Room and board, off campus | $8,388 |
| Other expenses, off campus | $2,400 |
| Total cost for one year, in state | $17,608 |
Total cost for out of state students
Students from outside Texas pay a higher tuition rate at South Texas College. Every other part of the cost is the same.
| Item | Cost for one year |
|---|---|
| Tuition, out of state | $7,500 |
| Required fees, out of state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Room and board, off campus | $8,388 |
| Other expenses, off campus | $2,400 |
| Total cost for one year, out of state | $19,888 |
Average net price
The average net price at South Texas College is $1,414 for one year. Net price is the total cost minus grant and scholarship aid, averaged across full time, first time students who received federal student aid and paid the in state or in district rate, for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. It is an average, not a quote. A particular student can pay far less or close to the full published total, depending on family income and the aid the school offers.
That average net price is $16,590 below the average of $18,004 across the pilot schools on this site that publish a net price.
Cost weighed against outcomes
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,788 a year. That figure covers students who received federal aid, who were working and not enrolled in further study at the ten year mark.
The graduation rate is 28%. It measures the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
How this school compares
Against its state: That is $11,976 below the Texas pilot school average of $29,584.
Against the country: That is $25,055 below the national pilot school average of $42,663.
State and national averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a total cost, 28 schools in Texas and 293 schools nationwide on this site. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state or the country.
Admissions at a glance
No acceptance rate or application count is published for South Texas College in the federal admissions data used here, so none is shown and there is no acceptance rate page for this school on this site.
Similar schools to compare
- Dallas College, Dallas, Texas. Total cost $18,737 for one year.
- Houston Community College, Houston, Texas. Total cost $20,224 for one year.
- Tarrant County College District, Fort Worth, Texas. Total cost $20,354 for one year.
- El Paso Community College, El Paso, Texas. Total cost $21,198 for one year.
- Collin County Community College District, McKinney, Texas. Total cost $22,282 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does South Texas College cost per year?
The total cost for one year at South Texas College is $17,608 for in state students, living off campus and not with family. It counts tuition, required fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses. For out of state students the total is $19,888.
What is the average net price at South Texas College?
The average net price at South Texas College is $1,414 for one year, for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. Net price is the total cost minus grant and scholarship aid, averaged across the students described on this page.
What is the graduation rate at South Texas College?
The graduation rate at South Texas College is 28%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Is South Texas College public or private?
South Texas College is a public, 4-year institution in McAllen, Texas. Total enrollment is 26,440 students.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. Tuition and cost figures are for the 2023 to 2024 academic year. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. Average net price figures are for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. Earnings and debt figures come from the College Scorecard file dated June 10, 2026. See the methodology page for full detail.