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The main campus of Southwest Texas Junior College is in Uvalde, Texas (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Southwest Texas Junior College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
Southwest Texas Junior College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Southwest Texas Junior College had 5,067 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools.
Southwest Texas Junior College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Southwest Texas Junior College is to provide such educational programs and services as shall be needed to achieve the purposes of community colleges as set forth by Section 130.003 of the Texas Education Code. The purpose of each public community college shall be to provide: 1.technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates; 2.vocational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations; 3.freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences; 4.continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural upgrading; 5.compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students; 6.a continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals; 7.work force development programs designed to meet local and statewide needs; 8.adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults; and 9.such other purposes as may be prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, or local governing boards, in the best interest of post-secondary education in Texas."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Texas Junior College
2401 Garner Field Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801-6297
General Phone: (830) 278-4401
Admissions Phone: (830) 591-7255
Financial Aid Phone: (830) 591-7343
http://www.swtjc.net
Southwest Texas Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 194 | general studies |
| Education And Teaching | 83 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, health teaching |
| Business And Management | 63 | business management, international business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 55 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 37 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | child development |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Office And Administration | 18 | office data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 9 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural production, farm management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech |
| Media | 2 | journalism |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 0 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Texas Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 435 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 125 | 14 |
In 2005, Southwest Texas Junior College had a total enrollment of 5,067 students (3,177 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 80% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Southwest Texas Junior College offers campus housing for 260 of its 3,177 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Uvalde, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (830) 591-7255
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,265 |
| Room and board | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,754 |
Financial Aid:
Southwest Texas Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (830) 591-7343
Southwest Texas Junior College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 54 | $42,443 | 44 | $40,807 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $42,443 | 44 | $40,807 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 5 | 14 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Texas Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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