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Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID)
- 3200 Ave C
- Big Spring, TX 79720
- OPEID College Code: 00357401
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- General Phone: (432) 264-3700
- President: Cheryl T Sparks
- Website: www.howardcollege.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 119
- College Alias: SWCID, SWCID-Howard College

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 10% | 31% | 74% | 3% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,009 | $2,561 | $3,876 | $500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Number in Default | 46 | 42 | 44 |
| Number in Repayment | 480 | 459 | 458 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,972 | $1,972 | $1,672 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,862 | $9,862 | $7,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,040 | $5,040 | $3,690 |
| Other Expenses | $2,330 | $2,330 | $2,330 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,040 | $5,040 | $4,693 |
| Other Expenses | $4,220 | $4,220 | $4,220 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,875 | $4,220 | $1,875 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,142 | $10,142 | $8,492 |
| Out of State | $18,032 | $18,032 | $14,620 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,032 | $12,032 | $11,385 |
| Out of State | $19,922 | $19,922 | $17,513 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,647 | $4,647 | $4,347 |
| Out of State | $12,537 | $12,537 | $10,475 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business, Commerce | - | 2 |
| Business, Office Automation, Technology, Data Entry | 3 | - |
| Communication Technology | ||
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | - | - |
| Construction Trades | ||
| Building and Property Maintenance and Management | 4 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1 | 5 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 5 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | 3 |
| Humanities, Humanistic Studies | - | - |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 3 | - |
| Precision Production | ||
| Welding Technology | 4 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 119 Undergraduate: 119
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 56 Female: 63
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 56 Female: 63
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 100 Part-Time: 19
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 100 Part-Time: 19
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 2 | 2% |
| Black | 12 | 10% |
| Asian | 8 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 27% |
| White | 64 | 54% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 36 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 31 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 20 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 16 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 7 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 3% |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 27% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 32% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 46% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
