Southwest Tennessee Community College (STCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	100%
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	13%

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, STCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southwest Tennessee Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that STCC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at STCC is reported to be 13%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at STCC is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at STCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2017 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,430

Cost of attendance at Southwest Tennessee Community College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

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Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,246

Cost of attendance at Southwest Tennessee Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Southwest Tennessee Community College received on average $6,466 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,466

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	695	57%	$4,800	$3,336,281
Other Federal Grant	1,000	83%	$4,188	$4,187,881
State Grant/Scholarships	881	73%	$2,810	$2,475,773
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	63	5%	$5,278	$332,503
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,082	89%	$6,466	$6,996,157

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwest Tennessee Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwest Tennessee Community College students is 13.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 14.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.6%.

13.3%

asian 12.0% 3 students
African American 10.8% 130 students
white 21.4% 93 students
hispanic 12.3% 19 students
Mixed Race 9.6% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwest Tennessee Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwest Tennessee Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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