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Westwood College-Houston South
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Information Summary
Ranks 2902nd overall and 149th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
38.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,055 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
42 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
64% / 52% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
395 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Houston, TX 77074
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,159 (39,159 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 13,853 (2.76 people per house) |
| Families | 9,054 (3.41 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 8,324 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,077 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 101 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 378 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,949 |
| Pop. — Other | 9,433 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Westwood College-Houston South?
Ranks 2094th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $13,110 | $13,110 | $13,110 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $524 | $524 | $524 |
| 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 | $15,055 | $15,055 | $15,055 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $27,288 | $27,288 | $27,288 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $18,712 | $18,712 | $18,712 |
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 | $13,098  $13,695 |
$13,098  $13,695 |
$13,098  $13,695 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,487  $1,360 |
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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 | $6,397  $6,606 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,235  $5,627 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,507  $3,657 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Westwood College-Houston South 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 Westwood College-Houston South 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?
Westwood College-Houston South Ranks 580th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,028 | 54 |  77% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,000 | 2 |  3% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,807 | 64 |  91% |
| Any financial aid type | 70 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Westwood College-Houston South?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 71 | 70 | 141 |
Hispanic | 69 | 86 | 155 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 5 | 18 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 48 | 29 | 77 |
Race Unknown | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 203 | 192 | 395 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Westwood College-Houston South.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 39 | 44 | |
| 2 | 36 | 38 | |
| 21 | 7 | 28 | |
| 23 | 3 | 26 | |
| 5 | 2 | 7 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 7 | 7 | ||||||
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 26 | |||
| Graphic Design | 9 | 6 | 13 | 28 | ||||
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| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 19 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 44 | |||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 38 | |||
| Total | 48 | 57 | 7 | 31 | 143 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Westwood College-Houston South Ranks 3231st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $38,046 ($36,819 male / $41,115 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 7 (5 male / 2 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 32 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $52,297 |
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Westwood College-Houston South Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Rather, specific special study options were not reported. Westwood College: Houston South is unique in its study options. Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Westwood College: Houston South.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Graphic Design, Multimedia
Westwood College-Houston South Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, notwithstanding did not report the exact number of transfer students.
SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Westwood College-Houston South Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at — scholarships per grants and — loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Westwood College-Houston South Students
The school’s size is approximately three hundred and fourteen degree-seeking undergrads. Westwood College: Houston South offers Associate degrees. In addition, it is part of an Urban setting and Very large city (over 500,000).
This school features the Urban setting and Very large city (over 500,000).
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