Southwest College for the Deaf Tuition & Completion (2026)
Southwest College for the Deaf is a public community college in Big Spring, Texas, enrolling about 47 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,458 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,766. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (38.3%) and White (21.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,766
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,458 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 47 76.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 58
- Room & Board: $6,383 annual estimate
Southwest College for the Deaf: what the data shows
Common questions about Southwest College for the Deaf, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southwest College for the Deaf?
Southwest College for the Deaf is located in Big Spring, TX (ZIP 79720-7298).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Southwest College for the Deaf public or private?
Southwest College for the Deaf is a Public institution.
How much does Southwest College for the Deaf cost?
Published tuition: $2,766 in-state, $14,746 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,458.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $900 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,153 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,307 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,701 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $11,064.
How big is Southwest College for the Deaf?
Total enrollment: 47 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 58 students.
About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest College for the Deaf?
150%-time completion rate: 40.00%.
First-year retention: 93.3%.
What do graduates of Southwest College for the Deaf earn?
Median earnings: $32,428 six years after entry; $38,382 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
74.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southwest College for the Deaf known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician (3 completions)
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician (3 completions)
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry (2 completions)
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production (1 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (1 completions)
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southwest College for the Deaf a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.00%; median earnings $38,382 at 10 years; net price $2,458. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,766
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwest College for the Deaf was $2,766.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,458
2024 Value
In 2024 Southwest College for the Deaf had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,458.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,832 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,458 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$11,064 4-Year In-State Tuition
$58,984 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,383 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,690 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,839 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$43,356 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southwest College for the Deaf.
Financial Aid by Income Level
74.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southwest College for the Deaf was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southwest College for the Deaf in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,222 | $12,332 | $2,583 |
| 2014 | $2,282 | $12,572 | $4,118 |
| 2015 | $2,542 | $13,432 | $6,070 |
| 2016 | $2,560 | $13,990 | $3,624 |
| 2017 | $2,560 | $14,200 | $3,132 |
| 2018 | $2,560 | $14,200 | $2,021 |
| 2019 | $2,560 | $14,410 | $947 |
| 2020 | $2,570 | $14,030 | $4,031 |
| 2021 | $2,570 | $14,000 | $6,564 |
| 2022 | $2,720 | $14,000 | $5,570 |
| 2023 | $2,766 | $14,046 | $5,355 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southwest College for the Deaf reported total enrollment of about 47 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (38.3%), White (21.3%), and Black or African American (21.3%). About 74.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southwest College for the Deaf in 2024 is 47 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 58 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.00% 100% Completion Time
40.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.00% of students graduating from Southwest College for the Deaf completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician: 67% male / 33% female
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southwest College for the Deaf.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$38,382 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.75% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3803.78% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southwest College for the Deaf.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Engineering Technology/Technician: 3 completions
2. Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician: 3 completions
3. Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry: 2 completions
4. Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production: 1 completions
5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 1 completions
6. Sign Language Interpretation and Translation: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Southwest College for the Deaf.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southwest College for the Deaf graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southwest College for the Deaf from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,133
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $26,791
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southwest College for the Deaf is a public institution located in Big Spring, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. Enrollment is approximately 47 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (38.3%), White (21.3%), Black or African American (21.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.00%. Approximately 74.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Big Spring, TX 79720-7298
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Southwest College for the Deaf provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southwest College for the Deaf located?
Southwest College for the Deaf is located in Big Spring, TX.
How much does Southwest College for the Deaf cost?
Reported tuition is $2,766 and average net price is $2,458 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,383 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southwest College for the Deaf?
Southwest College for the Deaf reports undergraduate enrollment of about 58 students, Hispanic or Latino (38.3%), White (21.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southwest College for the Deaf?
About 51.4% of students at Southwest College for the Deaf are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southwest College for the Deaf earn?
Median earnings are $32,428 six years after entry and $38,382 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest College for the Deaf?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southwest College for the Deaf students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Southwest College for the Deaf public or private?
Southwest College for the Deaf is a public institution located in Big Spring, TX.
Is Southwest College for the Deaf an HBCU?
No. Southwest College for the Deaf is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southwest College for the Deaf a tribal college?
No. Southwest College for the Deaf is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southwest College for the Deaf a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Southwest College for the Deaf reports 38.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Southwest College for the Deaf religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southwest College for the Deaf in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.