Southwest Tennessee Community College
Location and Contact Information
737 Union AvenueMemphis, TN 38103
USA
Main Tel: (901) 333-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a community college operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was formed as a result of a 2001 merger between two institutions, the former Shelby State Community College and the former State Technical Institute at Memphis (STIM). Southwest offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
International Studies at Southwest was established to encourage global experiences through various programs for students, faculty, and staff. There are a variety of student clubs and organizations on campus which contibutes to the overall development of the students.
Southwest’s athletic department fields various men’s and women’s sports teams including basketball, baseball, and softball. The college also has a cheerleading team. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Saluqis.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, engineering technician, photography and commercial art, and office and administration.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,949 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,325 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid
Southwest Tennessee Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 76% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 75% | $3,965 |
| Institutional Grant | 8% | $2,051 |
| Federal Grant | 65% | $3,555 |
| Pell Grant | 65% | $3,371 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $598 |
| State or Local Grant | 26% | $1,939 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southwest Tennessee Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laredo Community College | Laredo, TX | 8,256 |
| 2 | Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | 21,540 |
| 3 | Prince George's Community College | Largo, MD | 12,110 |
| 4 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX | 25,818 |
| 5 | Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | 17,612 |
| 6 | Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD | 6,898 |
| 7 | California State University-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | 9,148 |
| 8 | Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | 14,450 |
| 9 | Rose State College | Midwest City, OK | 8,132 |
| 10 | Essex County College | Newark, NJ | 12,318 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 609 | 32 |
| < 1 year certificate | 348 | 25 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 44 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 139 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 52 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 44 |
Students
Student enrollment was 11,427 in 2009-2010 (8,147 full-time equivalent).
About 38% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 62% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 67% are full-time and 33% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 100% All 100%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Math 350-500
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
The school recommends that international applicants take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Construction Trades
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
HOSPITALITY
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Cartography
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
- Biotechnology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
