Southwest Texas College
Southwest Texas College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Uvalde, TX. It offers 50 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1964 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 6,525 students attended Southwest Texas College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 128 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 46 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 359 (full-time) and 137 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southwest Texas College is 31% and transfer-out rate is 11%. The retention rate is 58% at the school.
| Student Population | 6,525 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
| Number of Faculty | 174 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwest Texas College is $6,294
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
34% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,541 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,294 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,541 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southwest Texas College offers 31 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 553 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 19 | 0 | 502 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 12 | 0 | 51 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 553 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southwest Texas College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 553 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 502 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 51 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 49 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 49 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 51 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 6,525 students have enrolled into Southwest Texas College. By gender, 2,728 male and 3,797 female students are attending the school.
There are 493 White (7.56%), 56 Black/African American (0.86%), 5,731 Hispanic (87.83%), 33 Asian (0.51%), and 5,942 students with other races. 54 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,525 | 2,728 | 3,797 |
| American Indian/Native American | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Asian | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Black/African American | 56 | 28 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 5,731 | 2,358 | 3,373 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 493 | 211 | 282 |
| Two More | 39 | 16 | 23 |
| Un-Known | 85 | 45 | 40 |
| Non-resident Alien | 54 | 31 | 23 |
Directory Information
- 2401 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX
- 830-278-4401
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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