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Southwest Tennessee Community College
- 737 Union Avenue
- Memphis, TN 38103
- OPEID College Code: 01043900
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- General Phone: (901) 333-5000
- President: Nathan L. Essex
- Website: www.southwest.tn.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 10,617
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.southwest.tn.edu
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 63%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 58% | 18% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,847 | $1,397 | $1,902 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 4 | 8 | 11 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,649 | $2,485 | $2,397 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,725 | $9,161 | $8,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,860 | $5,860 | $5,860 |
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,449 | $3,285 | $3,197 |
| Out of State | $10,525 | $9,961 | $9,611 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,709 | $10,545 | $10,457 |
| Out of State | $17,785 | $17,221 | $16,871 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,849 | $4,685 | $4,597 |
| Out of State | $11,925 | $11,361 | $11,011 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,617 Undergraduate: 10,617
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,830 Female: 6,787
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,830 Female: 6,787
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,126 Part-Time: 5,491
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,126 Part-Time: 5,491
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 38 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 53 | 0.5% |
| Black | 6,109 | 58% |
| Asian | 231 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 2% |
| White | 3,697 | 35% |
| Unknown | 323 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 111 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,036 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,024 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,748 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,560 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,010 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 820 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 897 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 398 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,098 | 711 | 387 |
| Faculty Status | 636 | 249 | 387 |
| Tenured Faculty | 168 | 168 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 627 | 240 | 387 |
| Primarily Instruction | 627 | 240 | 387 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 32 | 32 | - |
| Other Professionals | 159 | 159 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 280 | 280 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 151 | 151 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 25 | 25 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 60 | 60 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,153 (173) | $47,897 (65) | $46,705 (108) |
| Professor | $61,849 (16) | $62,955 (8) | $60,743 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $51,352 (83) | $51,705 (29) | $51,163 (54) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,238 (45) | $41,638 (18) | $40,972 (27) |
| Instructor | $36,203 (29) | $36,073 (10) | $36,271 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,227 (67) | $67,819 (38) | $64,140 (29) |
| Professor | $78,963 (13) | $78,864 (8) | $79,121 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $67,671 (38) | $68,435 (23) | $66,499 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,165 (9) | $57,098 (5) | $52,748 (4) |
| Instructor | $48,956 (7) | $43,350 (2) | $51,198 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,116 (240) | $50,698 (103) | $47,927 (137) |
| Professor | $63,085 (29) | $63,741 (16) | $62,279 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $52,614 (121) | $53,602 (52) | $51,869 (69) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,888 (54) | $42,742 (23) | $41,254 (31) |
| Instructor | $36,952 (36) | $35,973 (12) | $37,442 (24) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $246,229 | $128,860 | $117,369 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 85 | 54 | 31 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 85 | 54 | 31 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 18 | 15 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $51,676 | $39,456 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $28,120 | $4,153 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 5% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 5% |
| Female | 4% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| White | 7% |
| Unknown | 10% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 38 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
