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Altus, Oklahoma 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.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Southwest Technology Center has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 210 enrolled students (as of 2005).
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.
Southwest Technology Center
711 W Tamarack
Altus, OK 73521
General Phone: (580) 477-2250
Admissions Phone: (580) 477-2250
Financial Aid Phone: (580) 477-2250
http://swtc.org
Southwest Technology Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 24 | aircraft maintenance, electrical maintenance and repair, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | licensed practical nurse |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
| Construction Trades | 0 | property management, construction trades |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Technology Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 56 | 11 |
In 2005, Southwest Technology Center had a total enrollment of 210 students (109 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 72% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (580) 477-2250
Financial Aid:
Southwest Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3008700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (580) 477-2250
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Technology Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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