Southwest Texas Junior College

Southwest Texas Junior College is a small-town public two-year institution located in Uvalde, TX. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

Tuition is $2,646 per year for in-state students and $4,614 for out-of-state students. Room and board costs approximately $15,396 annually. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,037 per year. Approximately 48% of students receive some form of financial aid. 36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Southwest Texas Junior College has a below-average six-year graduation rate of 33%, according to IPEDS data. Below-average first-year retention (61%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (9%), Hispanic (88%), Black (1%), and Asian (1%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.