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South Texas College of Law is a private, non-profit law school. It is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Established in 1923, the college is situated in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States. The South Texas College of Law offers legal education through a variety of courses. The college offers foundation and bachelor’s degree programs in fields of study such as civil litigation, corporate business, criminal law, environmental law, and taxation.
South Texas College of Law has a number of law fraternities and student organizations. The Law Fraternities include Delta Theta Phi National Law International Fraternity, and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Student organizations such as Board of Advocates, Military Law Society and American Constitution Society are present at the College. Financial aid is provided to the needy students.
South Texas College Of Law can be found in Houston, TX (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.
South Texas College Of Law has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at the school are in law.
South Texas College Of Law does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at South Texas College Of Law are well-paid.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"South Texas College of Law provides an accessible legal education, distinguished by its excellence, to a diverse body of students committed to serving their communities and the profession."
More complete details are provided below.
South Texas College Of Law
1303 San Jacinto St
Houston, TX 77002-7000
General Phone: (713) 659-8040
http://www.stcl.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 342 | law |
Number of programs and degrees for South Texas College Of Law in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 342 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, South Texas College Of Law had a total enrollment of 1,252 students.
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 33% |
| 25-29 | 44% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
South Texas College Of Law participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 497700)
South Texas College Of Law has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $166,818 | 12 | $152,312 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $110,310 | 5 | $107,562 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $97,667 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $147,733 | 20 | $130,960 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Texas College Of Law Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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