Southwest Technology Center
Southwest Technology Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Altus, OK. It offers 17 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by (1/25/1990 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southwest Technology Center is Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician and the 2025 tuition and fees is $3,905. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician programs ($20,421). The length of the program is 1,200 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 Technology Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | $3,905 | $392 | 1,200 Hours | 10 Months | $20,421 |
| 2 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $3,661 | $3,146 | 1,343 Hours | 12 Months | $18,035 |
| 3 | Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | $1,930 | $143 | 750 Hours | 7 Months | $9,590 |
| 4 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $3,805 | $717 | 1,500 Hours | 15 Months | $16,042 |
| 5 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,455 | $274 | 960 Hours | 10 Months | $16,505 |
| 6 | Metal Fabricator | $23,050 | $4,980 | 960 Hours | 10 Months | $31,125 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 332 students attended Southwest Technology Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 19 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 46 (full-time) and 13 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southwest Technology Center is 78% and the retention rate is 84% at the school.
| Student Population | 332 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Number of Faculty | 29 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwest Technology Center is $3,905
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
22% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,640 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $3,905 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $392 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $12,860 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,760 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,640 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southwest Technology Center offers 17 career programs for 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, 176 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 73 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 10 | 0 | 103 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 176 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southwest Technology Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 176 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 73 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 103 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✕ | 3 |
| Education | ✕ | 16 completers |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 16 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 20 completers |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 20 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 28 completers |
| Rehabilitation Aide | ✕ | 4 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 24 |
| Business | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 6 |
| Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 73 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 11 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 11 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 6 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 45 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 35 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Metal Fabricator | ✕ | 10 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 3 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 10 |
| Business | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 7 |
| Total | 103 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 332 students have enrolled into Southwest Technology Center. By gender, 183 male and 149 female students are attending the school.
There are 175 White (52.71%), 9 Black/African American (2.71%), 102 Hispanic (30.72%), 3 Asian (0.90%), and 141 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 332 | 183 | 149 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 49 | 53 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| White | 175 | 96 | 79 |
| Two More | 34 | 24 | 10 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 711 W. Tamarack, Altus, OK
- 580-477-2250
- School Website
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