South Texas College Of Law can be found in Houston, Texas (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.
In 2005, 1,262 students were enrolled in the school.
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
Admissions Phone: (713) 646-1810
Financial Aid Phone: (713) 646-1820
http://www.stcl.edu
South Texas College Of Law awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 377 | law |
Number of programs and degrees for South Texas College Of Law in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 377 | 1 |
In 2005, South Texas College Of Law had a total enrollment of 1,262 students (1,124 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 34% |
| 25-29 | 39% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (713) 646-1810
Financial Aid:
South Texas College Of Law participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 497700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (713) 646-1820
South Texas College Of Law has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $76,950 | 4 | $85,368 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $76,950 | 4 | $85,368 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $126,652 | 12 | $122,527 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $89,022 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $122,889 | 14 | $114,929 |
*: 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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