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Southwest School is in San Antonio, Texas. 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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medical assistant and technician.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 147 students study at Southwest School (in 2005). The 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
Admissions Phone: (210) 921-0951
Financial Aid Phone: (210) 921-0951
Southwest School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 69 | medical assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 50 | cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Office And Administration | 13 | general office occupations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 125 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 3 |
In 2005, Southwest School had a total enrollment of 147 students (147 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 100% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (210) 921-0951
Financial Aid:
Southwest School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2218300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (210) 921-0951
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 10% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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