by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at South Texas College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $174 for each credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $254 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $174 | $254 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at South Texas College are listed below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,220 | $7,620 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,220 | $7,620 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board costs.
This is how tuition at South Texas College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,610 | $6,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,610 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $5,100 | $7,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,220 | $7,620 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.6%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $7,741 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at South Texas College, see the South Texas College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the South Texas College Tuition & Fees page.