3201 W. Pecan
McAllen, TX 78501

Since its creation in 1993, South Texas College has stood as a comprehensive college that serves the community. From a modest student body of 1,000 during its first year, to the over 17,000 individuals that attend today, South Texas College has grown in impressive ways. The school has also expanded from its original campus to include four other campuses and centers throughout the state. Locations include McAllen, Weslaco, and Rio Grande City.

Unlike other community colleges, this Texas college offers, more than just the Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Science Degrees, it also offers the Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree. In total, South Texas college is home to 90 degree and certificate options to students.

In addition to providing students with the education and training that they need to survive in their future careers, South Texas College enables them to apply their studies to the attainment of a bachelor's degree from a traditional four-year college or university.

Quick Facts:

South Texas College has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school's offerings have also been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Education Agency.

This Texas college's dual enrollment programs allow eligible high school students to take college courses before they have graduated.

Within South Texas College's degree programs, nearly 300 faculty members have received their master's degrees, while 37 have double master's.

Of South Texas College's degree/certificate programs, 28 have been recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Students at South Texas College participate in such after-school organizations as Computer Club, Health and Medical Administrative Services, and the Japanese Animation Club.

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