SOUTHWEST INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- 5424 Hwy 290 W Ste 200
- Austin, TX 78735
- OPEID College Code: 02093600
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- General Phone: (512) 892-2640
- Director: Howard Roose
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 21
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Southwest Institute of Technology - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.swse.net
- Mission Statement
- The philosophy of Southwest Institute of Technology is to provide each student a unique, personalized learning environment that encourages successful performance and program completion.
The school strives at all times to:
1. Provide hands-on training necessary to prepare students for entry-level positions;
2. Encourage a sense of commitment, responsibility, and self-motivation so that each student entering the work place will have the personal strengths to accompany his or her technical and problem solving skills;
3. Maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, thereby setting a standard and creating an environment for students to emulate;
4. Ensure that each student has an opportunity to perform and participate under the direct supervision of the instructor.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
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- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 86% | 72% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,226 | $2,154 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 16.1% | 25.7% | 24.5% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 31 | 35 | 53 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Electromechanical Technology and Electromechanical Engineering Technology
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $36,892 | $35,654 | $31,313 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,627 | $2,627 | $2,627 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,904 | $5,904 | $5,904 |
| Other Expenses | $1,476 | $1,476 | $1,476 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,004 | $5,004 | $5,004 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $46,899 | $45,661 | $41,320 |
| Off Campus with Family | $44,523 | $43,285 | $38,944 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technology and Electromechanical Engineering Technology | $39,519 | 1,440 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair | $22,986 | 840 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Electromechanical Technology and Electromechanical Engineering Technology Degree | - | 13 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair Degree | 3 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21 Undergraduate: 21
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 20 Female: 1
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 20 Female: 1
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 21 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 21 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 3 | 14% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 11 | 52% |
| White | 7 | 33% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 4 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 10% |
| Age Unknown | 2 | 10% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| Faculty Status | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 1 | 1 | - |
| Other Professionals | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | 1 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $34,020 (3) | $34,020 (3) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $34,020 (3) | $34,020 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $27,835 (3) | $27,835 (3) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $27,835 (3) | $27,835 (3) | - (-) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 50% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| White | 54% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
