SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Southwest Tennessee Community College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Memphis, TN). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134-7693
Main Phone: (901) 333-5000
Web Site: www.southwest.tn.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,067 (full-time equivalent) students. 72% of students attend full-time, while 28% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 572 male students and 1,064 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 35% of the student body, while females made up 65%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (55)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (2)%.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 51.7% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Certificate, 1-2 years
Associate's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Horticulture

Business And Management

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Geography

Home Economics

Family Development

Home Services Vocational

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Performing And Visual Arts

Commercial Art And Design

Protective Services

Repair And Mechanic

Science Technologies

School Accreditation

Southwest Tennessee Community College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

The school offers financial aid to athletes for in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Weekend college
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 2,547
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 3,951
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 7,339

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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