Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,963
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Two-year, medium
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mixed part/full-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 43.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 31.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 25.5%
Black: 60.3%
Hispanic: 7.6%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 60.3%
Hispanic: 7.6%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $12,958
In-State tuition: $4,430Out-of-State tuition: $17,246
Estimated books and supplies: $1,545 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,431 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $22,556 (2017)
Median Family Income: $17,120 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 46.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 0.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation:
Median federal loan payment:
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $5,613 |
| $30k-48k | $6,323 |
| $48k-75k | $7,745 |
| $75k-110k | $9,181 |
| $110k+ | $7,747 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 91.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates:Median federal debt for non-graduates: $2,625 (1998)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates:
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates:
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | |
| @3 year | |
| @5 year |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients:
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees:
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,945 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,517 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 25 | $35,530 ($2,961) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Programming. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 576 | $8,750 | $22,037 ($1,836) | $32,601 ($2,717) | |
| Associate's Degree | Biotechnology. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 15 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Metal Working. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 11 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 19 | $22,528 ($1,877) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 19 | $48,704 ($4,059) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 21 | $36,915 ($3,076) | $49,098 ($4,092) | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 24 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 10 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 14 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 43 | $16,593 | $65,577 ($5,465) | $67,107 ($5,592) | |
| Associate's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 57 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 22 | $28,469 ($2,372) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 40 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,773Full time faculty: 44%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $1,666,766 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $2,048,414 (2022)