by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending South Texas College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Attendance costs at South Texas College came in between $7,505.00 ranging to $9,905.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: roughly $7,505.00 in-state, rising to $9,905.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $5,220.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $2,285.00 |
| Total cost | $7,505.00 |
| That is 61% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $7,505.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,810.00 |
| Net price | $-305.00 |
| That is 102% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $7,505.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,166.00 |
| Net price | $-661.00 |
| That is 103% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $7,620.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $2,285.00 |
| Total cost | $9,905.00 |
| That is 49% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,905.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,810.00 |
| Net price | $2,095.00 |
| That is 89% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,905.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,166.00 |
| Net price | $1,739.00 |
| That is 91% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Below, a full degree is projected forward at today’s cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $-661.00 | $-305.00 | $7,505.00 |
| Senior year | $-661.00 | $-305.00 | $7,505.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $-2,644.00 | $-1,220.00 | $30,020.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $-1,007.00 | $-465.00 | $11,437.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $-30.00 | $-14.00 | $345.00 |
| Total amount paid | $-3,651.00 | $-1,685.00 | $41,457.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $-661.00 | $-305.00 | $7,505.00 |
| Senior year | $-661.00 | $-305.00 | $7,505.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $-1,322.00 | $-610.00 | $15,010.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $-504.00 | $-232.00 | $5,718.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $-15.00 | $-7.00 | $173.00 |
| Total amount paid | $-1,826.00 | $-842.00 | $20,728.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $1,739.00 | $2,095.00 | $9,905.00 |
| Senior year | $1,739.00 | $2,095.00 | $9,905.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $6,956.00 | $8,380.00 | $39,620.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,650.00 | $3,192.00 | $15,094.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $80.00 | $96.00 | $456.00 |
| Total amount paid | $9,606.00 | $11,572.00 | $54,714.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $1,739.00 | $2,095.00 | $9,905.00 |
| Senior year | $1,739.00 | $2,095.00 | $9,905.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $3,478.00 | $4,190.00 | $19,810.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,325.00 | $1,596.00 | $7,547.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $40.00 | $48.00 | $228.00 |
| Total amount paid | $4,803.00 | $5,786.00 | $27,357.00 |
| For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below. |
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $1,751.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $1,291.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $895.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $1,488.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $3,261.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $4,304.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $5,020.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the South Texas College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for South Texas College is Low (<5%).
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at South Texas College add up to $38,009.00 covering 14 recipients.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 223 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,675.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 23 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,318.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh South Texas College, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.