South Texas Training Center

Type	Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model	For Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
On-time graduation rate	98%

Located in San Benito, Texas, South Texas Training Center is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. South Texas Training Center operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of South Texas Training Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

South Texas Training Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
Website

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,370

Cost of attendance at South Texas Training Center in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$17,860

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,370

Cost of attendance at South Texas Training Center in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$17,860

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at South Texas Training Center was $7,510. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

South Texas Training Center net price calculator

$7,510

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$17,367

Below is the net price of South Texas Training Center for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k
2022	$7,510	$1,005 (12%)	$7,510
2021	$8,515	$1,688 (17%)	$8,515
2020	$10,203	$250 (3%)	$10,178
2019	$9,953	$590 (6%)	$12,255
2018	$9,363	$920 (11%)	$9,363
2017	$8,443	$1,695 (17%)	$8,800	$11,300	$7,300
2016	$10,138	$3,938 (64%)	$8,404	$8,473	$8,352
2015	$6,200	$81 (1%)	$6,000	$6,250	$7,550	$7,950
2014	$6,281	--	$2,693	$8,698	$8,699

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of South Texas Training Center's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,370	$2,975 (17%)	$12,370	$7,400	$600
2021	$17,395	No change	$10,695	$6,200	$500
2020	$17,395	No change	$10,695	$6,200	$500
2019	$17,395	No change	$10,695	$6,200	$500
2018	$17,395	No change	$10,695	$6,200	$500
2017	$17,395	$1,295 (8%)	$10,695	$6,200	$500
2016	$16,100	No change	$10,000	$5,700	$400
2015	$16,100	$6,550 (69%)	$10,000	$5,700	$400
2014	$9,550	$250 (3%)	$8,400	$1,000	$150
2013	$9,300	--	$8,400	$750	$150

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: South Texas Training Center estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, South Texas Training Center estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $1,230

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,200
How much is South Texas Training Center application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $100.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: South Texas Training Center offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by South Texas Training Center during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at South Texas Training Center received on average $5,500 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,500

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	131	100%	$5,500	$720,500
Other Federal Grant	131	100%	$5,500	$720,500
State Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	131	100%	$5,500	$720,500

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at South Texas Training Center received $6,500 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,500

	Students Receiving Loan		Average Amount	Total Amount
Federal Student Loans	131	100%	$6,500	$851,500
Private Loans	0	0%	-	-
Total Loans	131	100%	$6,500	$851,500

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at South Texas Training Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 193

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 154 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 66 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 65 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 65 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

98.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 66 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students dropped out of the school.

1.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at South Texas Training Center is greatly skewed towards women students, with 86.8% of undergraduate students being women and 13.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 114, with 99 women and 15 men.

men 13.2% 15 students
women 86.8% 99 students

Students Age Diversity

20-21 37% 42 students
22-24 20% 23 students
18-19 18% 21 students
30-34 10% 11 students
25-29 9% 10 students
40-49 4% 4 students
35-39 1% 1 students
50-64 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

South Texas Training Center provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Texas Training Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Occupational