Southwest Institute Of Technology, Texas

Overview of Southwest Institute Of Technology

Southwest Institute Of Technology can be found in Austin, Texas (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Southwest Institute Of Technology.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician.

Southwest Institute Of Technology Selectivity

Southwest Institute Of Technology is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.

Student Body

In 2005, 48 students were enrolled in Southwest Institute Of Technology. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Southwest Institute Of Technology are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southwest Institute Of Technology

Southwest Institute Of Technology
5424 Hwy 290 W Ste 200
Austin, TX 78735
General Phone: (512) 892-2640
Admissions Phone: (512) 892-2640
Financial Aid Phone: (512) 892-2640
http://www.swse.net

Southwest Institute Of Technology Programs and Degrees (2005)

Southwest Institute Of Technology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician	18	electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech

Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Institute Of Technology in 2005:

Degree Level	Total Awarded	Number of Programs
Associate's degree	17	1
Award of less than 1 academic year	1	1

Student Body

In 2005, Southwest Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 48 students (48 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

Group	Percent
Undergraduate	100%

Racial Diversity (2004):

Race	Percent
White	34%
Black	26%
Hispanic	38%
Other Races	2%

Students by Age (2004):

Age	Percent
Under 18	2%
18-19	28%
20-21	17%
22-24	19%
25-29	25%
30-34	6%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

Residence	Percent
Texas	100%

Southwest Institute Of Technology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

Group	Returning From Previous Year
Full-Time	68 %

Southwest Institute Of Technology Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Southwest Institute Of Technology Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (512) 892-2640

Southwest Institute Of Technology Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Southwest Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2093600)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (512) 892-2640

Southwest Institute Of Technology Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty Level	Contract Length	Number Men	Avg Salary Men	Number Women	Avg Salary Women
Instructor	calendar year	3	$9,800	0	*
All faculty total	calendar year	3	$9,800	0	*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southwest Institute Of Technology Degree Programs (2005)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

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Southwest Institute Of Technology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southwest Institute Of Technology Apart:

Category	Trophy
% of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges)	Top 1%
Male % of student body (vs. all colleges)	Top 5%
Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels)	Top 12%
Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels)	Top 18%

Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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