Southwest Skill Center - Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College
- 3000 N Dysart Rd
- Avondale, AZ 85323
- OPEID College Code: 03156301
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- General Phone: (623) 535-2700
- Type: Public, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 203
Southwest Skill Center - Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College - Details
Southwest Skill Center - Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC)
- Avondale, AZ 85323
- - Miles Away
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- The Southwest Skill Center provides our diverse community quality individualized skills training with state-of-the-art technology. We are committed to professionalism and personal student success in partnership with business, industry, and government.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 29%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 17% | 19% | - | 2% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,413 | $1,370 | - | $3,332 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.7% | 10.3% | 10.6% |
| Number in Default | 82 | 74 | 51 |
| Number in Repayment | 645 | 717 | 478 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Licensed Practical Nurse
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $6,470 | $6,470 | $6,126 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $837 | $620 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,658 | $9,372 | $9,009 |
| Other Expenses | $6,402 | $6,194 | $5,962 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,402 | $6,194 | $5,962 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $23,270 | $22,873 | $21,717 |
| Off Campus with Family | $13,612 | $13,501 | $12,708 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $7,210 | 1,008 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| Medical Assistant | $4,815 | 851 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Medical Insurance Coding | $3,782 | 665 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Phlebotomy | $2,579 | 410 Contact Hours | 3 Months |
| Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations | $1,466 | 160 Contact Hours | 4 Months |
| Nursing Assistant | $1,071 | 144 Contact Hours | 2 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations Degree | 8 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Emergency Medical Technology Degree | 20 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Degree | 89 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Degree | - |
| Phlebotomy Degree | 34 |
| Medical Assistant Degree | 31 |
| Nursing Assistant Degree | 62 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 203 Undergraduate: 203
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 28 Female: 175
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 28 Female: 175
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 117 Part-Time: 86
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 117 Part-Time: 86
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.5% |
| Black | 16 | 8% |
| Asian | 7 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 38% |
| White | 94 | 46% |
| Unknown | 8 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 6 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 28 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 24 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 25 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 36 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 20 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 23 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 24 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 11 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 29 | 27 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Primarily Instruction | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 3 | 3 | - |
| Other Professionals | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 9 | 9 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 6 | 6 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 50%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 98%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
