Southwest Texas College
- 2 Year
- Uvalde, TX
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Overview
Total enrollment
6,525- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad
Southwest Texas Junior College is located in Uvalde, Texas, approximately 80 miles west of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country region. The two-year public institution serves an eleven-county area through its main campus in Uvalde and additional satellite locations in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Crystal City. Established in 1946, SWTJC operates as an open-enrollment community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs, with notable programs in law enforcement, wildlife management, and technical trades. The main campus features modern classroom facilities and student housing options, while maintaining partnerships with four-year institutions to facilitate transfer pathways for students seeking bachelor's degrees.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Open AdmissionAnnual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
$2,646Texas Resident Tuition
$4,326Breakdown
- Tuition $2,646
- Books and Supplies $1,929
- Other Fees $1,086
- Room and Board $6,400
- Other Expenses Budget $5,787
- Total One Year Cost $17,848
- Tuition $4,326
- Books and Supplies $1,929
- Other Fees $1,086
- Room and Board $6,400
- Budget for Other Expenses $5,787
- Total One Year Cost $19,528
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Southwest Texas College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Mechanic and Repair Technologies. 49% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 14% in Health Professions, and 13% in Mechanic and Repair Technologies.
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 49%
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Health Professions 14%
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Mechanic and Repair Technologies 13%
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Precision Production Trades 4%
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Business 4%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228316.
GPA calculator: Southwest Texas College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026