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Southwest Technology Center

Overview of Southwest Technology Center

Altus, OK is home to Southwest Technology Center. Altus is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Southwest Technology Center go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration, computer science and engineering, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.

Southwest Technology Center Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Southwest Technology Center has broad appeal.

Student Body

The school has 186 enrolled students (as of 2007).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"We serve individuals, business and industry through flexible, quality training, thus enhancing the economy and quality of life in our communities."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southwest Technology Center

Southwest Technology Center
711 W Tamarack
Altus, OK 73521
General Phone: (580) 477-2250
http://www.swtc.org

Southwest Technology Center Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair27automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, electrical maintenance and repair, electrical installation and repair
Nursing And Emergency Medicine19licensed practical nurse
Office And Administration10administrative assistant
Computer Science And Engineering10computer support, computer and info science
Construction Trades9construction trades, property management
Medicine0health professions

Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Technology Center in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7511

Student Body

In 2007, Southwest Technology Center had a total enrollment of 186 students (98 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White66%
Black8%
Hispanic25%
American Indian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1841%
18-1927%
20-216%
22-243%
25-299%
30-344%
35-392%
40-494%
50-642%

Southwest Technology Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time94 %
Part-Time97 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating76%

Southwest Technology Center Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Altus, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Southwest Technology Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Southwest Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3008700)

Southwest Technology Center Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Construction Trades, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Southwest Technology Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southwest Technology Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 7%Southwest Technology Center Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Southwest Technology Center % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Southwest Technology Center % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Southwest Technology Center % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Southwest Technology Center Male % of student body
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Southwest Technology Center % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study

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