- Texas Southmost College is a public junior college located in Brownsville, Texas, United States.
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 Facts (2026)
- 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:
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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
Public
Total Faculty
816 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Texas Southmost College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 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 81% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,342 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,981 students
909 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
4,166 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
13%
% White
3%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3221%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$31,000
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
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Texas Southmost College's ranking?
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