Southwest Tennessee Community College (Southwest)
Public two-year college in Memphis, TN that costs an average of $5,091 a year after financial aid and graduates 19% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,091
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
19%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$38,117
PublicLarge city5,047 undergraduates
Cost of Southwest
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,153 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,217 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,246 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,091 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,987 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,526 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,001 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,923 |
| $110,001+ | $8,180 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Southwest's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 19% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 46% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $33,407 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $38,117 |
| Rank in Tennessee (earnings) | 17th of 18 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 46% |
| Students with federal loans | 0% |
Majors and programs at Southwest
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 174 | $49,092 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 24 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 37 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 144 | $78,128 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 26 | $56,191 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 50 | $51,852 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 51 | $49,969 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 74 | $41,302 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,031 | $34,772 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 24 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 10 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 28 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 33 | — | — |
| Education | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 13 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 16 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 10 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Tennessee
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga | $5,286 | — | $43,805 |
| Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin | $10,508 | — | $45,291 |
| Nashville State Community College | Nashville | $7,979 | — | $42,096 |
| Northeast State Community College | Blountville | $5,859 | — | $39,687 |
| Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma | $12,645 | — | $43,171 |
| Columbia State Community College | Columbia | $6,788 | — | $44,553 |
| Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville | $6,725 | — | $42,869 |
| Walters State Community College | Morristown | $7,082 | — | $40,092 |
About Southwest
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Memphis, TN |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 5,047 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | southwest.tn.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Southwest cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,153 a year (tuition and fees: $5,217 in-state, $8,246 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,091 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,987.
How much do Southwest graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $38,117 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 18 similar colleges in Tennessee.
What is Southwest's graduation rate?
19% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 46% of first-year students return for a second year.