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Southwest Tennessee Community College

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a medium, public institution located in Memphis, tn. Southwest Tennessee Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 47 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 4,928 undergraduates
cost $4,430 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! Southwest Tennessee Community College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $4,430
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,545
Cost of attendance* $5,975
Financial aid package N/A
Estimated annual cost $5,975 See my potential costs

Out of state

Annual tuition $17,246
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,545
Cost of attendance* $18,791
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Estimated annual cost $18,791 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southwest Tennessee Community College has a total enrollment of 4,928, with gender‑binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

6,443

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
25%
African American %
59%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
2%
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Campus info

map 5983 Macon Cove, Memphis, TN 38134
phone 901-333-5000
address www.southwest.tn.edu/

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southwest Tennessee Community College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southwest Tennessee Community College?

Southwest Tennessee Community College is located in Memphis, tn.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Southwest Tennessee Community College?  
The estimated cost for 2 years at Southwest Tennessee Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $11,950 .

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