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Southwest Tennessee Community College
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Southwest Tennessee Community College Academics
Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Southwest Tennessee Community College maintains two campuses and four centers. There are three associate degrees offered: associate in applied science, associate of arts, and associate of science. The school also offers technical certificates, courses for non-degree students, continuing education, and distance education.
Distance Education and Instructional Technology provides students the opportunity to obtain higher education in a more flexible learning environment. Here several options for learning are offered, including online course, web-assisted classes, split courses, and telecourses.
Online courses are just that, and do not require students to step foot into a classroom. Web-assisted classes involve meeting in the classroom with assignments completed online. Split courses include face-to-face instruction as well as online learning. Telecourses are classes based on a series of television programs which teach concepts and cover the textbook material.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Admissions
Southwest Tennessee Community College is open to all students seeking to further their education and meet the admission requirements. Transfer students and transient students are accepted. To provide a flexible learning environment, classes are offered during the day, in the evenings, and even on the weekend. Students can apply as full-time or part-time depending on their needs.
Prospective students must follow these steps to be admitted to the community college:
- Fill out an application form, along with a $10 non-refundable application fee, and submit it to the college.
- Arrange for all official transcripts to be sent to the college (includes transcripts from all high schools, colleges, and technical schools).
- Submit a proof of immunization. (Certificate of Immunization Form is accepted)
- Sign the Hepatitis B waiver.
- Degree-seeking students must also submit ACT or SAT test scores.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Financial Aid
Southwest Tennessee Community College offers financial assistance to students in need through the following aids: scholarships, grants, and employment. To receive financial aid, students must demonstrate academic progress and be working towards an associate’s degree.
The community college’s website provides detailed information on financial aid procedures and resources. Students can apply online and obtain the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, a requirement for requesting financial aid.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Students
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a commuter campus with a diverse student population. Many opportunities are available for students to be involved in campus life including, student government, a variety of student clubs, a student newspaper, and athletics.
The Student Government Association (SGA) acts as a liaison between students, faculty and administration to ensure the student body’s concerns and rights are addressed properly. SGA meets regularly throughout the school year. The school’s website provides a detailed description of all other student clubs for consideration.
The campus also offers a child care facility and a library.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Athletics
Southwest Tennessee Community College Saluqis compete within the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) conference, and are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA), Region VII.
Sports offered at the community college include men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s baseball, women’s softball, and cheerleading.
Information Summary
Ranks 2612th overall and 62nd in Tennessee
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
43.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,449 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
47% / 44% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
11,446 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Memphis, TN 38103
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,675 (7,675 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 3,626 (1.5 people per house) |
| Families | 954 (2.37 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,188 |
| Pop. — Asian | 231 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 47 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 4,254 |
| Pop. — Other | 60 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| 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 | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 39th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | N/A | N/A |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.09 |
| Violent crime | 1 | 0.09 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.19 |
| Larceny-theft | 34 | 3.20 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0.09 |
| Property crime | 37 | 3.48 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southwest Tennessee Community College?
Ranks 2884th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,364 | $2,364 | $9,440 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $285 | $285 | $285 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $101 | $101 | $407 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,449 | $3,449 | $10,525 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $10,709 | $10,709 | $17,785 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,849 | $4,849 | $11,925 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,397  $2,649 |
$2,397  $2,649 |
$8,811  $9,725 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,860  $5,860 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,400  $1,400 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,400  $1,400 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southwest Tennessee Community College 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 Tennessee Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
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 | $2,847 | 957 |  65% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,397 | 304 |  21% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,902 | 69 |  5% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,234 |  84% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southwest Tennessee Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 22 | 39 | 61 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,860 | 4,868 | 6,728 |
Hispanic | 67 | 99 | 166 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 88 | 127 | 215 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 35 | 29 | 64 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,938 | 2,195 | 4,133 |
Race Unknown | 39 | 40 | 79 |
| Total | 4,049 | 7,397 | 11,446 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 215 | 284 | |
| 77 | 60 | 137 | |
| 10 | 68 | 78 | |
| 7 | 44 | 51 | |
| 43 | 2 | 45 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southwest Tennessee Community College Ranks 2215th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,725 ($49,206 male / $46,552 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 258 (114 male / 144 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 442 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $4,371,474 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a junior college operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It is the result of a merger between two institutions started by the Regents in the 1960s, the former Shelby State Community College and the former State Technical Institute at Memphis (“STIM”).
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