Southwest Texas Junior College

Southwest Texas Junior College is a public, 2-year college located in the foothills of Uvalde, Texas. The college includes four separate campuses, which serve more than ten counties in Texas. All these campuses are spread out over Del Rio, unincorporated Uvalde County, unincorporated Maverick County and Crystal City. SWTJC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs to its students.

The Southwest Texas Junior College athletic's department has both men’s and women’s sports teams, which are nicknamed The Cowboys. SWTJC's campuses host a number of student organizations and clubs like the Gaming club, Catholic Clubs and the Education Club.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, liberal arts, and family and social work.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,716 in 2007-2008 (3,159 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)

Financial Aid: Southwest Texas Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Southwest Texas Junior College provides on-campus housing for 260 of its 3,159 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.