Southwest Technical College
Southwest Technical College is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Cedar City, UT. It offers 16 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/8/2007 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southwest Technical College is Welding Technology/Welder and the 2025 tuition and fees is $2,985. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Welding Technology/Welder programs ($10,695). The length of the program is 17 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Southwest Technical College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $2,985 | $988 | 17 Hours | 10 Months | $10,695 |
| 2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $4,188 | $442 | 31 Hours | 16 Months | $16,239 |
| 3 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $2,700 | $264 | 6 Hours | 1 Months | $6,258 |
| 4 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $5,495 | $200 | 46 Hours | 22 Months | $16,505 |
| 5 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $935 | $124 | 6 Hours | 5 Months | $4,986 |
| 6 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $401 | $134 | 3 Hours | 2 Months | $4,480 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 864 students attended Southwest Technical College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 32 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 81 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 72 (full-time) and 92 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southwest Technical College is 95% and the retention rate is 96% at the school.
| Student Population | 864 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 95% |
| Number of Faculty | 113 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwest Technical College is $2,985
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
33% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,694 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $2,985 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $988 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,547 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $12,649 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,694 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southwest Technical College offers 16 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 538 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 4 | 0 | 305 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 6 | 0 | 202 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 31 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 538 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southwest Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 538 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 305 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 202 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 31 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 108 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 108 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 197 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 101 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 35 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 61 |
| Total | 305 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 24 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 10 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 33 completers |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 33 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 54 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 54 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 15 |
| Total | 202 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 14 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 5 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 31 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 864 students have enrolled into Southwest Technical College. By gender, 577 male and 287 female students are attending the school.
There are 684 White (79.17%), 9 Black/African American (1.04%), 110 Hispanic (12.73%), 13 Asian (1.50%), and 153 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 864 | 577 | 287 |
| American Indian/Native American | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Asian | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Black/African American | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 64 | 46 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| White | 684 | 471 | 213 |
| Two More | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Un-Known | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 757 West 800 South, Cedar City, UT
- 435-586-2899
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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