Southwest Texas Junior College

Southwest Texas Junior College is located in Uvalde, Texas.  SWT Junior College was formally founded 1946; however interest in forming such a school dates as far back as 1926.  In the mid-1920's citizens in Uvalde and Sabinal had requested the establishment of a higher education institute to serve a large geographic area by locating the school in Uvalde.

The closure of the Army Air Force Flying School resulted in the citizenry working to maintain the property rather than see it dismantled.  By the end of that year citizens were granted permission to establish a junior college on the site.  The authorization to purchase the plot of land where the former Army Air Force Flying School was included in the project.

Since that time the school has expanded, offering a large selection of services and programs while meeting the educational needs of three counties. The board of directors was given the deed to the property by Uvalde in 1958.  Thus allowing the school to make its own decisions regarding construction, management, and expansion of the campus. Today, Southwest Texas Junior College flourishes while providing top quality education to its growing student body.

Academics

Southwest Texas Junior College offers a variety of programs dedicated to the development of professional skills and abilities for a given field or to the transfer of students to continue their educational growth.  Students wishing to transfer to a four year institution may do so by completing the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to a college or university to complete their final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Public colleges and universities in Texas will have agreements in place with the school to make the transfer process guaranteed and easy, though transfer to a private or out of state institution may be pursued, but due to varying requirements for admission, may be more difficult.

Technical and career training programs typically take up to two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competency in the studied field. This is accomplished through the use of traditional classroom and practical courses designed to provide a controlled environment for the development of skills and abilities relevant to ones area of desired employment. Graduates may pursue employment at the entry level upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Wildlife Management
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid

SWTJC is an open enrollment institution, and as such allows any individual that wishes to enroll to do so by meeting minimum requirements for admission, submitting an application and paying all related fees. Students must also supply transcripts and standardized test scores if available, which may be used in lieu of a placement exam.

Students should participate in new student orientation in order to familiarize themselves with the campus and meet with a counselor prior to registration to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarship. Students requiring financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used by the school's financial aid department to determine need and aid program eligibility when forming the student's aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Tuition estimates per year:
  • State Residents: $1,400-$1,600
  • Out-of-State: $3,700-$4,464
• Part-time students are charged:
  • In-State: $57-$68 per unit
  • Out-of-State: $160-$190 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	78%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	75%	$5,669
Receiving Student Loans	10%	$4,235

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Southwest Texas Junior College may offer student services like:

• Online classes
• Remedial instructional courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Employment search assistance

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares this school against community colleges in Texas.

	Southwest Texas Junior College	Uvalde County	Texas
Graduation Rate	21.1%	-	16.5%
Transfer-out Rate	12.5%	-	20.8%

Other Community Colleges Nearby

The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Southwest Texas Junior College.

• Laredo Community College in Laredo, TX (119 miles away)
• Coastal Bend College in Beeville, TX (131 miles away)
• Victoria College in Victoria, TX (170 miles away)
• Cisco College in Cisco, TX (225 miles away)
• Ranger College in Ranger, TX (233 miles away)