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711 W Tamarack
Altus, OK 73521
p. 580-477-2250
w. www.swtc.org
Altus, OK 73521
p. 580-477-2250
w. www.swtc.org
Southwest Technology Center
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
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| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
65% / 35% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
193 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Altus, OK 73521
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,130 (21,188 urban / 1,942 rural) |
| Households | 8,509 (2.63 people per house) |
| Families | 6,127 (3.13 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,474 |
| Pop. — Asian | 444 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 78 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 629 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 17,727 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,643 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southwest Technology Center use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southwest Technology Center accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,016 | 53 |  100% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $611 | 33 |  62% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $14,489 | 44 |  83% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 53 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southwest Technology Center?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 9 | 7 | 16 |
Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 48 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 1 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 65 | 62 | 127 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 99 | 94 | 193 |
Most Popular Programs
Southwest Technology Center has over 10 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 1473 | $3,283 | $536 |
| 2 | Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 1200 | $2,545 | $174 |
| 3 | Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other | 1575 | $3,200 | $389 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1050 | $2,235 | $446 |
| 5 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1050 | $2,235 | $182 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southwest Technology Center.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 19 | 19 | |
| 13 | N/A | 13 | |
| N/A | 10 | 10 | |
| 8 | 2 | 10 | |
| N/A | 6 | 6 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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Southwest Technology Center Summary
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Southwest Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Altus, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system.
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