South Texas College

Founded in 1993, South Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and offers more than 120 degree & certificate options, including associate degrees in a variety of liberal art, social science, business, math, science, technology, advanced manufacturing and allied health fields of study. Additionally, South Texas College is the only community college in the State of Texas to offer four baccalaureate degrees. South Texas College has a faculty and staff of more than 2,700 to serve the college’s six campuses, two higher education centers, and one virtual campus. Since 2000, the college has served over 99,000 dual credit students at 78 school sites, saving families hundreds of thousands of dollars in tuition.

South Texas College is a world-class institution advancing regional prosperity through education for a better quality of life in our community. South Texas College is an innovative, public, post-secondary institution providing quality education and career pathways for the people and communities of Hidalgo and Starr counties. The College achieves student success, nurtures talent development, and promotes economic vitality through collaborative and creative approaches to teaching, learning, and support services.Our core values are:

• Student Success: We promote student success and completion through the implementation of diverse strategies and initiatives.
• Opportunity: We value providing access and opportunities to students to meet the needs of our communities.
• Excellence: We value excellence in teaching, learning, and all support services.
• Innovation: We encourage creativity and champion innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and services.
• Community: We value engaging the community in students' learning experiences and in the positive transformation of our region.
• Professionalism: We demonstrate professionalism through collegiality, respect, and recognition for each
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• Collaboration: We value collaboration and communication among STC employees and STC constituents.
• Integrity: We value integrity through honest and transparent communication and courageous dialogue.

At South Texas College, we take pride in emphasizing the quality of our education along with our affordable tuition rates. It's our priority to provide outstanding instruction from dedicated staff and faculty. With the lowest tuition rates in the Valley, plus affordable payment solutions like payment plans and pell grants, you too can graduate Debt-Free!