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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.
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Campus Location737 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
USA
Main Tel: (901) 333-5000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Southwest Tennessee Community College HighlightsWhere Southwest Tennessee Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician, therapy and counseling, nursing and emergency medicine, photography and commercial art, business and management, engineering technician, and hospitality.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 778 | 32 | | < 1 year certificate | 442 | 25 | | 1-2 year certificate | 18 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Southwest Tennessee Community College was 10,617 in 2007 (6,970 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,649 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,725 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: Southwest Tennessee Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 163 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 42 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 35 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (190 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Construction Trades
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (118 awarded) - 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 (65 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
HOSPITALITY (47 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (13 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW (27 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (284 awarded) - Cartography
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (34 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (77 awarded) - Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (215 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (7 awarded) OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (26 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE (0 awarded) SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (21 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (23 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (49 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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