Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485)

www.southwest.tn.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,224

2.92% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,078

After Financial Aid

2017 Acceptance Rate

100%

6,021 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,980

40.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

19.3%

219 Graduates

About

Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (558 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (64 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees).

In 2023, 996 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485). 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (533 degrees), 1.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (318 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is $4,224, which is $−4,029 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is $4,224, which is $4,029 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,078.

In 2023, 82% of undergraduate students attending Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,224

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) was $4,224. The cost of tuition at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is $−4,029 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,078

2023 Value

15.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,078. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) grew by 15.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,431

Room and Board

$1,545

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) was of $9,431 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,545. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82% of undergraduate students at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.53% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) received 6,021 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 18.6% annual growth. Out of those 6,021 applicants, 6,021 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 6,980 students enrolled at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) in 2023.

Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) has an overall enrollment yield of 40.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

6,021

Accepted Out of 6,021

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) was 100% (6,021 admissions from 6,021 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 100%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 18.6%, while admissions grew by 18.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) had a total enrollment of 6,980 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is 2,807 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,173. This means that 40.2% of students enrolled at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485), both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.4% Black or African American, 18.7% White, 9.79% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.93% Asian, 0.215% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0287% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.7%) and White Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,980 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is 2,807 and the part-time enrollment is 4,173. This means that 40.2% of students enrolled at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
4,566 enrolled students
White
1,305 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
683 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is 65.4% Black or African American, 18.7% White, 9.79% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.93% Asian, 0.215% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0287% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 44 students (0.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 294 more women than men received degrees from Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is black or african american (533 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (318 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (558 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (64 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (558 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), and Human Sciences (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) are Registered nurses (1,486,788 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (219,731 people), Other managers (213,683 people), Medical & health services managers (173,319 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (156,095 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (558 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), Human Sciences (17 degrees), Health (230 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (558 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), Human Sciences (17 degrees), Health (230 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
558 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 558 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

351

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

645

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 351 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485), which is 0.544 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (645).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.416 times less than the 394 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 394 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.4 times more than the 164 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 6% of students graduating from Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is Female and Asian (63.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.37% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
533 degrees awarded
White
318 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is black or african american (533 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (318 degrees).

0.201% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
399 degrees awarded
White Male
160 degrees awarded
White Female
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) is black or african american female (399 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (160 degrees).

Operations

Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) has an endowment valued at nearly $1.93M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.69M (139%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) had a total salary expenditure of 82.3M. Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) employs 57 Assistant professors, 56 Associate professors and 27 Instructors. Most academics at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) are Female Assistant professor (34), Female Associate professor (32), and Male Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 100 employees, Service, with 70 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Endowment

$1.93M

2023 Endowment

9.38%

growth from 2022

Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) has an endowment valued at about $1.93M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) grew 9.38% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.87M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.62M - Federal
$978k - State
$195k - Local

As of 2023, Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) received $3.62M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $978k from state grants and contracts, and $195k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$34.2M

2023 Salaries

4.35%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) paid a median of $34.2M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($82.3M) and a 4.35% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.23% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.67% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.3M

Instructional Salaries

164

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) paid a total of $10.3M to 164 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

100 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) were Assistant professor with 57 employees, Associate professor with 56 employees, and Instructor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) were Business and Financial Operations with 100 employees, Service with 70 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485) was Female Assistant professor with 34 employees, Female Associate professor with 32 employees, and Male Associate professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwest Tennessee Community College (221485).

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