In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,530

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,920

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

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 College was $1,515. 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

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at South Texas College

South Texas College net price calculator

$1,515

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average $10,664
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of South Texas College 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 over $110k
2022 $1,515 $115 (7%) $1,000 $1,439 $3,268 $3,055
2021 $1,630 $293 (22%) $1,200 $1,783 $3,531 $3,928
2020 $1,337 $273 (17%) $904 $1,390 $2,962 $4,790
2019 $1,610 $215 (12%) $1,213 $1,712 $3,256 $3,997 $5,864
2018 $1,825 $67 (4%) $1,844 $2,421 $3,991 $5,801 $4,122
2017 $1,892 $586 (45%) $1,466 $2,092 $3,543 $4,132
2016 $1,306 $14 (1%) $1,497 $2,240 $3,763 $3,313
2015 $1,320 $163 (11%) $920 $1,524 $3,385 $4,062
2014 $1,483 -- $1,181 $1,920 $3,240

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of South Texas College'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 $13,562 $156 (1%) $4,530 $7,832 $1,200
2021 $13,406 $243 (2%) $4,530 $7,676 $1,200
2020 $13,163 $509 (4%) $4,440 $7,523 $1,200
2019 $12,654 $206 (2%) $4,080 $7,374 $1,200
2018 $12,448 $272 (2%) $4,020 $7,228 $1,200
2017 $12,176 $258 (2%) $3,890 $7,086 $1,200
2016 $11,918 $516 (5%) $3,770 $6,948 $1,200
2015 $11,402 $618 (6%) $3,590 $6,612 $1,200
2014 $10,784 $90 $3,530 $6,054 $1,200
2013 $10,694 -- $3,440 $6,054 $1,200

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 College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, South Texas College 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: $1,400
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $1,400
How much is South Texas College application fees?
South Texas College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
South Texas College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

South Texas College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $87 Not Available
For out-of-state students $200 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by South Texas College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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