Texas Southmost College
About Texas Southmost College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Texas Southmost College teaches in Brownsville, at the southernmost tip of Texas on the Mexican border, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution where nearly every student is Latino. Criminal justice and teacher education are among its largest programs.
Founded
1926
Location
Brownsville, Texas
Students
3,372
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
29.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,148
Out-of-state: $4,948
Avg Net Price
$3,085
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,900
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
29.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.8%
Transfer Out
1%
Teaching Quality
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
30%
$/Student
$2.7K
Class Size
Large
The 29.8% graduation rate is below average, but 67.8% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,148
In-State
$4,948
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,999
After Financial Aid
$3,085
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,696
Receive Grants
28.4%
Take Loans
6.3%
Tuition is $3,148/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,085.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Texas Southmost College fund their education.
While in School
28.4%
Get Grants
Free money
6.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,075
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$95/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Texas Southmost College.
Gender
57.2%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,372
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
56.2%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
7.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 56.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
3,372
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Texas Southmost College fields 2 varsity teams with 75 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
75
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
51% / 49%
38
Men
37
Women
2
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Texas Southmost Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,900
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$22K
534 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$26K
100 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$11K
64 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$26K
61 grads
1yr Earnings
Social Work
$45K
41 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$61K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.