Welcome to South Texas College

This year, South Texas College is celebrating the 25 year anniversary of its Dual Credit Programs. STC is a national leader in dual credit and the program’s regional success is undeniable.

To date, 145,000 students have gone through the program and earned college credit even before graduating high school and parents of dual credit students have saved $425 million in tuition fees.

Almost one third of the STC enrollment of 30,000 is made up of Dual Credit students making STC one of the largest colleges in Texas and one of the most prominent community colleges in the nation.

STC remains the top producer of nurses in the state and the only community college in Texas to offer five baccalaureate degrees.

With more than 130 degrees and certificate program options in fields of study including business, technology, liberal arts, social science, math and nursing and allied health, South Texas College is committed to a bold vision, innovative solutions and creative partnerships that will bring more opportunities to our students and, in turn, the region.

Accreditation

South Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Baccalaureate and Associate degrees. South Texas College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South Texas College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (https://sacscoc.org/).

South Texas College's offerings are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. It is also approved for veterans' educational training in Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degree programs by the Texas Education Agency.

Catalog 2025-2026 • Vol. 28, No. 1 • Effective September 1, 2025

Published by South Texas College 
P.O. Box 9701, McAllen, TX 78502-9701

While this bulletin was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time, South Texas College reserves the right to change any information, including tuition and fees, course offerings and admissions requirements without notice or obligation in keeping with policies approved by the Board of Trustees of South Texas College.

This catalog is a general information publication only. It is not intended to, nor does it contain, all regulations that relate to students. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member and South Texas College. The College reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, to change fees and tuition, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduation procedures and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever enacted by the College’s administration and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.