Regional open-door community college serving 11 Texas counties from Hill Country to the US-Mexico border.
Southwest Texas College offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees across a broad range of disciplines. The college provides 17+ technical programs including cosmetology, welding, wildlife management, law enforcement, nursing, radiologic technology, and cybersecurity. Career and Academic Pathways (CAPs) guide students through well-defined degree programs with support from Success Coaches, emphasizing efficient completion and marketable skills development.
The college operates five commuter campuses: the main Uvalde campus (located on the site of Garner Field), plus facilities in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Crystal City, and additional instructional sites in Pearsall and Hondo. Campus facilities include the Will C. Miller Library, Matthews Student Center, Hubbard Hall dormitory, and various academic buildings. The college provides housing, dining, athletics, student employment, and comprehensive student services including disability support and academic advising.
Southwest Texas College maintains an open admissions policy ensuring education is accessible to all who can benefit from college study. The college serves high school students through dual credit programs, transfer students, international students, and veterans. The Office of the Registrar and Admissions facilitates the enrollment process, and the Student Financial Aid Office administers federal and state financial aid programs.
The college serves an 11-county region stretching from the Texas Hill Country to the US-Mexico border, including Uvalde, Val Verde, Maverick, Zavala, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Kinney, La Salle, Medina, and Real counties. The main campus is located in Uvalde, approximately 70 miles west of San Antonio and 70 miles east of the Mexican border. The college works closely with 22 school districts to expand dual enrollment and workforce training opportunities.