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South Texas College Of Law, Texas

Overview of South Texas College Of Law

South Texas College Of Law can be found in Houston, Texas (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

South Texas College Of Law does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

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.

Contacting South Texas College Of Law

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

South Texas College Of Law awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Law377law

Number of programs and degrees for South Texas College Of Law in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree3771

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
First Professional100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White77%
Black5%
Hispanic10%
Asian7%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
20-211%
22-2434%
25-2939%
30-3413%
35-396%
40-495%
50-642%

South Texas College Of Law Room and Board (2005)

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.

South Texas College Of Law Faculty

South Texas College Of Law has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year4$76,9504$85,368
All faculty totalcalendar year4$76,9504$85,368

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year27$126,65212$122,527
Assistant professoracademic year3$89,0222*
All faculty totalacademic year30$122,88914$114,929

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

South Texas College Of Law Degree Programs (2005)

LAW
Law (LLB, JD)

South Texas College Of Law Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets South Texas College Of Law Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%South Texas College Of Law % of degrees in law
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%South Texas College Of Law Salaries of full-time faculty
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%South Texas College Of Law Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%South Texas College Of Law Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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