N/A

Acceptance Rate

$5,737

Avg.Financial Aid

010439

FAFSA Code

Southwest Tennessee Community College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    2 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.southwest.tn.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    9,347

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    No

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public institution which is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It has a total population of 8,327 that includes 4,299 full-time students and 4,028 part-time students. The main focus of the college is to provide the citizens of Shelby and Fayette counties and the surrounding Mid-South region with a high quality and affordable post-secondary education. It has the services that assist both students and alumni with their attainment of educational and career goals.

The campus culture promotes active learning and draws on the legacies of two colleges, Shelby State Community College and State Technical Institute at Memphis, which were consolidated July 1, 2000. It offers customized training, specialized courses, continuing education, and assessment services to meet personal, career, and workforce development needs

  • The acceptance rate is 100% where almost all the students are acceptable.

  • It has a student-faculty ratio of 17:1

  • The college graduation rate is 10%


Online Education at Southwest Tennessee Community College

Online education helps the people get education being in different parts of the world and obtain a graduation certificate. There is no need of people being on campus, rather they can take up the course online.

  • The college offers career services, online tutorials, self-paced tutorials, interactive learning environment, and instructor-led courses. 


Reviews

As per the opinion of the students, here are some of the reviews

  • The college promotes cultural excellence through various clubs and organizations 

  • The campus has a very welcoming atmosphere and has a beautiful environment.

  • The faculties, staff and the students are very supportive.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

737 Union Avenue

Rankings

The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The ranking of a college is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a college is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Southwest Tennessee Community College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    $10

  • Accept Common App

    FALSE

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $5,373

  • Average Annual Cost

    $3,936

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    N/A

  • Other Fees

    $319

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    N/A

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    N/A

Total One Year Cost

N/A

Before applying to STCC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $23,015. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

32:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

49%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

31%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

43%

Male Professors

57%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    552 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    118 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    89 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    67 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    48 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    41 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    38 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    35 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    48 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    41 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    38 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    35 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering Technologies/T...

    34 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    29 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    27 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    24 Graduates

  • Business, Management, Marketing, an...

    24 Graduates

  • Mental and Social Health Services a...

    23 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    21 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    19 Graduates

  • Architectural Engineering Technolog...

    18 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    17 Graduates

  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintena...

    14 Graduates

  • Biotechnology

    13 Graduates

  • Computer Programming

    13 Graduates

  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Te...

    11 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    10 Graduates

  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...

    10 Graduates

  • Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...

    8 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    7 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    6 Graduates

  • Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

    4 Graduates

  • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...

    3 Graduates

  • Science Technologies/Technicians, O...

    3 Graduates

  • Education, General

    2 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

9,347

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

53%

Full-time / Part-time

51% / 49%

Students Gender

Male

37%

US National: 44%

Female

63%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

27%

Unknown

0%

Black

62%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

2%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

3%

Out Of State

97%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$49,780 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

No

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

NJCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

Since the campus life of the students assumes an imperative part of their development and advancement, students at STCC invest a lot of their time learning from the faculty members. Additionally, the students have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into a change-maker. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At STCC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The college has enrolled around 35% male and 65% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$21,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$25,700/year

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

N/A - N/A

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

92%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,737

Students Receiving Federal Grants

71%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,705

Students Receiving State Aid

68%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,487

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

5%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,520

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$6,295

$30K - $48K

$5,687

$48K - $75K

$4,406

$75K - $110K

$4,369

> $110K

$2,960

The college recognizes the importance of education for a student to support their family, and financial commitment. The Financial Aid department of the college provides information, guidance, and support for individuals and families interested in the financial aid process. FAFSA form must be filled to apply for financial aid. Southwest Tennessee Community College federal school code is 010439.

  • Federal Aid includes Federal Pell Grant, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

  • State Aid consists of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) Program, Access and Diversity Scholarship Program, HOPE Scholarships, and many more.

  • Institutional Aid includes Southwest Tennessee Community College Foundation.

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