School Highlights
Texas Southmost College serves 7,527 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 7,527 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 816 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Texas Southmost College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Masters Colleges and Universities I
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
816 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Texas Southmost College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Texas Southmost College diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,527 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,829 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
5,698 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
470 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,829 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,698 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
95%
40%
% White
n/a
6%
% Hawaiian
3%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3119%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Texas Southmost College often compared to?
Texas Southmost Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Texas State Technical College-Harlingen, South Texas College by visitors of our site.
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, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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