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SouthWest Skill Center is in a small suburb, in Avondale, Arizona. The school is classified as a public college. Students at SouthWest Skill Center earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
All qualified applicants are admitted as SouthWest Skill Center offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 575 students (436 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Southwest Skill Center provides our diverse community quality individualized skills training with state-of-the-art technology. We are committed to professionalism and personal student success in partnership with business, industry, and government."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Skill Center At Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85323
General Phone: (623) 535-2700
Admissions Phone: (623) 935-8818
Financial Aid Phone: (623) 935-8930
SouthWest Skill Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 137 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 80 | health service and sciences, medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer networking |
| Office And Administration | 15 | general office occupations, data entry |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for SouthWest Skill Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 250 | 8 |
In 2005, SouthWest Skill Center had a total enrollment of 575 students (436 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 49% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Avondale, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (623) 935-8818
Financial Aid:
SouthWest Skill Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3156301)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (623) 935-8930
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SouthWest Skill Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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