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Southwest Tennessee Community College is a community college run by the Tennessee Board of Regents in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The college is a result of a 2001 merger between two institutions, the former Shelby State Community College and the former State Technical Institute at Memphis (STIM).
Southwest is the largest community college operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the only one with a predominantly black student body. The college offers various degrees and certificates in diverse areas of study.
The college maintains collegiate sports teams (men’s and women’s) that participate in various sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, and cheerleading. The sports teams are known as the Saluqis.
The main campus of Southwest Tennessee Community College is in Memphis, TN (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 hospitality and engineering technician.
Southwest Tennessee Community College does not accept everyone who applies. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 375 or more.
Southwest Tennessee Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 10,617 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Tennessee Community College
737 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
General Phone: (901) 333-5000
http://www.southwest.tn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 242 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 240 | liberal arts and sciences, cartography |
| Business and Management | 177 | accounting technology, business, MIS, business and related services, business management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 105 | radiation therapist, blood bank tech specialist, medical lab tech, pharmacy tech |
| Engineering Technician | 98 | electronics tech, computer engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, quality control tech, mechanical engineering tech, manufacturing tech, industrial tech, civil engineering tech |
| Office and Administration | 45 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Mechanics and Repair | 36 | mechanic and repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial mechanics |
| Law | 29 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 28 | computer applications programming |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | child development, human development and family studies, foodservice management, child care management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 23 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, security and protective services |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 20 | commercial art |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 10 | science tech |
| Hospitality | 9 | hotel management, restaurant and food services management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | landscaping, horticultural business, turf management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | dietitian assistant |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician, construction trades |
| Science | 2 | biotechnology |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | education |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Tennessee Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 730 | 32 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 372 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 45 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Southwest Tennessee Community College had a total enrollment of 10,617 students (7,737 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 70% |
| Part-Time | 30% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 58% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 97% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,183 | 2,183 | 100% | 2,183 | 100% |
| Men | 847 | 847 | 100% | 847 | 100% |
| Women | 1,336 | 1,336 | 100% | 1,336 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 375 | 515 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 74% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,791 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,291 |
| 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)
Southwest Tennessee Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 86 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $79,814 | 5 | $69,742 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $67,054 | 17 | $65,233 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $57,567 | 3 | $55,552 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $39,516 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 35 | $66,161 | 27 | $63,168 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $61,701 | 11 | $60,742 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $51,030 | 51 | $50,024 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $42,310 | 31 | $39,831 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $35,601 | 21 | $36,223 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $47,814 | 114 | $45,744 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Basketball | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 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
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
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
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Security and Protective Services, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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