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Southwest Tennessee Community College

Memphis, TN·Public·www.southwest.tn.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public community college in Memphis, TN. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 90/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public community college in Memphis, TN. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 90/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,104
In-State Tuition
+$326 fees
$16,920
Out-of-State Tuition
+$326 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Urban setting

Ski Access

237 miles

Hidden Valley Ski Area

Weather

Warm Climate

55°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

237 mi away
30 skiable acres7 lifts
299 mi away
65 skiable acres8 lifts
28 skiable acres6 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Memphis, TN

40°Jan43°Feb52°Mar61°Apr70°May78°Jun81°Jul80°Aug74°Sep62°Oct51°Nov43°Dec

Station: MEMPHIS WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

90/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety967895
96/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
78/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
95/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,104$16,920
Fees
$326$326
Total
$4,430$17,246
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

51 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
558 grads/yr$35,883
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
81 grads/yr$52,109
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
64 grads/yr$80,052
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
32 grads/yr$47,286
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's
24 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's64 grads$80,052
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's12 grads$54,736
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate81 grads$52,109
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's32 grads$47,286
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's558 grads$35,883
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate's24 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's22 grads
Design and Applied Arts
Associate's19 grads
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Certificate17 grads
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Certificate14 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Southwest Tennessee Community College located?

Southwest Tennessee Community College is located in Memphis, TN. The main campus address is 5983 Macon Cove, Memphis, TN. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Southwest Tennessee Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Southwest Tennessee Community College charges $4,104/year for in-state students and $16,920/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $17,246/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Southwest Tennessee Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Southwest Tennessee Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Southwest Tennessee Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($16,920/year out-of-state), campus culture in Memphis, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Southwest Tennessee Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Southwest Tennessee Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Memphis, TN
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 55°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
90/100
Nearest Airport
Memphis, TN (MEM) · 10 mialso NQA (14 mi), BYH (56 mi)

Location

Memphis, TN

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.