Southwest Tennessee Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Memphis, TN. It offers 57 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/2000 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 7,004 students attended Southwest Tennessee Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 164 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 182 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 476 (full-time) and 422 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southwest Tennessee Community College is 19% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 46% at the school.
| Student Population | 7,004 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 19% |
| Number of Faculty | 346 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwest Tennessee Community College is $17,750
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
80% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,488 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,750 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,488 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southwest Tennessee Community College offers 26 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, 180 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 20 | 0 | 157 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 26 | 0 | 180 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southwest Tennessee Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 180 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 157 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 23 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 23 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 10 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 13 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 23 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 7,004 students have enrolled into Southwest Tennessee Community College. By gender, 2,423 male and 4,581 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,207 White (17.23%), 4,571 Black/African American (65.26%), 725 Hispanic (10.35%), 129 Asian (1.84%), and 1,095 students with other races. 47 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,004 | 2,423 | 4,581 |
| American Indian/Native American | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Asian | 129 | 49 | 80 |
| Black/African American | 4,571 | 1,445 | 3,126 |
| Hispanic | 725 | 236 | 489 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 1,207 | 545 | 662 |
| Two More | 185 | 61 | 124 |
| Un-Known | 119 | 60 | 59 |
| Non-resident Alien | 47 | 18 | 29 |
Directory Information
- 737 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN
- 901-333-5000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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