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The main campus of Southwest Tennessee Community College is in Memphis, Tennessee (a large city). The school is a public school. Southwest Tennessee Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and science and laboratory technician.
Southwest Tennessee Community College does not accept everyone who applies.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Southwest Tennessee Community College had 11,556 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Tennessee Community College
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134-7693
General Phone: (901) 333-5000
Admissions Phone: (901) 333-5924
Financial Aid Phone: (901) 333-5960
http://www.southwest.tn.edu
Southwest Tennessee Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 224 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 218 | liberal arts and sciences, cartography |
| Business And Management | 196 | MIS, business, accounting technology, business management, business and related services |
| Engineering Technician | 76 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, manufacturing tech, quality control tech, civil engineering tech, industrial tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 63 | radiation therapist, blood bank tech specialist, medical lab tech, pharmacy tech |
| Family And Social Work | 48 | human development and family studies, child development, foodservice management, child care management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 47 | science tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 38 | substance abuse counseling, physical therapist assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 34 | automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair, electrical installation and repair, industrial mechanics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 32 | commercial art |
| Law | 26 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 24 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer applications programming |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 13 | horticultural business, landscaping, turf management |
| Hospitality | 8 | restaurant and food services management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | dietitian assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health and medical administrative |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Tennessee Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 724 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 329 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 4 |
In 2005, Southwest Tennessee Community College had a total enrollment of 11,556 students (7,637 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 76% |
| Part-Time | 24% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 57% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 97% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,566 | 2,121 | 59% | 2,121 | 100% |
| Men | 1,372 | 807 | 59% | 807 | 100% |
| Women | 2,194 | 1,314 | 60% | 1,314 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 59% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (901) 333-5924
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,397 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,811 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Southwest Tennessee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1043900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (901) 333-5960
Southwest Tennessee Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $75,937 | 6 | $69,388 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 31 | $62,833 | 18 | $61,025 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $52,173 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $44,824 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 51 | $63,027 | 29 | $60,360 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $60,498 | 6 | $58,338 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $48,203 | 59 | $47,131 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $38,783 | 22 | $40,032 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $34,815 | 30 | $33,228 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $44,421 | 117 | $42,806 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 26 | 71 |
| Basketball | 22 | 12 | 34 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 14 | 14 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Tennessee Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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