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Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf is located in Big Spring, Texas. The name of the institute is abbreviated as SWCID and was founded on 6th November, 1979, by the Howard County Junior College District's Board of Trustees. Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf held its first classes in the year 1980. SWCID provides certificates and associate's degrees in diverse areas of study such as computer science, mathematics, anthropology, health information technology, and criminal justice.
Students at Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf can be involved in several clubs and organizations. They can also participate in several athletics camps and events. Financial assistance is provided to the students of SWCID in the forms of loans and grants. The students may also earn scholarships according to their merit. Some such scholarships include Marie Hall Scholarship, Permian Honor Scholarship, and Chicano Golf Association Scholarship.
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Campus Location3200 Ave C
Big Spring, TX 79720-7298
USA
Main Tel: (432) 264-3700
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in production trades, office and administration, and construction trades.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 11 | 7 | | < 1 year certificate | 8 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 5 | 8 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 119 in 2007-2008 (105 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,072 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,962 | | Room | $ 1,000 | | Board | $ 3,000 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 2,330 |
Financial Aid: Southwest Collegiate Institute For The Deaf participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsSouthwest Collegiate Institute For The Deaf provides on-campus housing for 104 of its 105 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (3 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
LIBERAL ARTS (10 awarded) - General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (1 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded) - Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
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