Students attend Southwestern College in Florence, Kentucky, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Southwestern College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician.
Applicants to Southwestern College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 238 students at the school (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Southwestern College are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern College
8095 Connector Dr
Florence, KY 41042
General Phone: (859) 282-9999
Admissions Phone: (859) 282-9999
Financial Aid Phone: (859) 282-9999
http://www.swcollege.net
Southwestern College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 38 | blood bank tech specialist, medical assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical secretary, health and medical administrative |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science, computer science |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 0 | accounting, accounting and related services, business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 20 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 5 |
In 2005, Southwestern College had a total enrollment of 238 students (194 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 5% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 38% |
| 30-34 | 35% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 94% |
| Ohio | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Florence, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (859) 282-9999
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,670 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,670 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1212801)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (859) 282-9999
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 | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $29,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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