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The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Houston, Texas, The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston 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 College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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.

The retention rate of students at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Rehabilitation Aide. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $17,250
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $17,250

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Rehabilitation Aide

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $17,300
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $17,300

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston received on average $4,502 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.

$4,502
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 726 70% $4,475 $3,249,068
Other Federal Grant 730 71% $4,540 $3,314,418
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 247 24% $197 $48,732
Total Grant & Scholarships 747 73% $4,502 $3,363,150

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston 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 The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston students is 64.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.4%.

64.7%

  • asian 70.4% 19 students
  • African American 52.2% 178 students
  • white 62.8% 93 students
  • unknown 78.0% 251 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 65.8% 179 students
  • Mixed Race 57.4% 31 students

Service Offerings

The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)