School Highlights
Texas Southmost College serves 10,342 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 10,342 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Texas Southmost College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 816 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Texas Southmost College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
816 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Texas Southmost College has grown by 45% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Texas Southmost College diversity score of 0.21 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 117% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,342 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,981 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
8,361 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
103 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,981 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,361 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
89%
46%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
3%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3221%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,809
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Texas Southmost College often compared to?
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What is Texas Southmost College's ranking?
Texas Southmost College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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