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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.
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Campus Location2401 Garner Field Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801-6297
USA
Main Tel: (830) 278-4401
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Southwest Texas Junior College HighlightsWhere Southwest Texas Junior College 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 464 | 21 | | 1-2 year certificate | 151 | 14 | | < 1 year certificate | | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Southwest Texas Junior College was 4,716 in 2007 (2,885 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. 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 | $ 2,335 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,625 | | Room | $ 1,200 | | Board | $ 1,900 | | Books and supplies | $ 624 | | Other | $ 2,951 |
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.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 36 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 52 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 26 |
Housing and MealsSouthwest Texas Junior College provides on-campus housing for 260 of its 2,885 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (17 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (25 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) - Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (55 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (20 awarded) - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (45 awarded) - Child Development
- Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS (252 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (48 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (47 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (22 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION (1 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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