Southwest School is in San Antonio, TX. San Antonio is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Southwest School issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out Southwest School, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 134 students study at the school (in 2007). Southwest School is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of S.W. School of Business & Technical Careers is to respond in a climate of intellectual freedom with quality training programs, and to the educational needs of our multicultural community. S.W. School is committed to excellence in teaching and to flexibility in its programs and institutional approaches as it seeks to guide students toward achievement of their maximum potential. We seek to enable each student to become a self-directed, life long learner capable of participating in and contributing to their community."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest School Of Business & Technical Careers
602 W. Southcross
San Antonio, TX 78221-0138
General Phone: (210) 921-0951
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 80 | medical assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Office And Administration | 9 | general office occupations |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest School in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 106 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 2 |
In 2007, Southwest School had a total enrollment of 134 students (134 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 43% |
| Transfer Out | 5% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Southwest School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2218300)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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