Southwest Tennessee Community College Tuition &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public community college in Memphis, Tennessee, serving roughly 5,047 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,754 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,778. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (63.0%) and White (20.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,778
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $4,754 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,047 54.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 18.99%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 45.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 46.2%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,827
  • Room & Board: $9,431 annual estimate

Southwest Tennessee Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Southwest Tennessee Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Southwest Tennessee Community College?

Southwest Tennessee Community College is located in Memphis, TN (ZIP 38134).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Southwest Tennessee Community College public or private?

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Southwest Tennessee Community College cost?

Published tuition: $4,778 in-state, $17,750 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $4,754.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,286
$30,001–$48,000$4,304
$48,001–$75,000$6,567
$75,001–$110,000$6,796
$110,001+$6,815

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,112.

How big is Southwest Tennessee Community College?

Total enrollment: 5,047 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 9,827 students.

About 55% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Southwest Tennessee Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 18.99%.

First-year retention: 45.7%.

What do graduates of Southwest Tennessee Community College earn?

Median earnings: $30,317 six years after entry; $34,071 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

41.35% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Southwest Tennessee Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Southwest Tennessee Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 18.99%; median earnings $34,071 at 10 years; net price $4,754. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,778
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwest Tennessee Community College was $4,778.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$4,754
2024 Value

In 2024 Southwest Tennessee Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,754.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$19,016 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$4,754 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$19,112 4-Year In-State Tuition

$71,000 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$9,431 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,545 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$15,754 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$63,016 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Southwest Tennessee Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southwest Tennessee Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

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 Tennessee Community College 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$3,641$14,081$5,011
2014$3,843$14,907$4,861
2015$3,963$15,363$4,246
2016$4,059$15,723$3,818
2017$4,155$16,131$4,918
2018$4,255$16,543$5,463
2019$4,352$16,928$4,931
2020$4,343$16,919$5,193
2021$4,430$17,246$6,067
2022$4,430$17,246$5,546
2023$4,550$17,750$4,588

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 Tennessee Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,047 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (63.0%), White (20.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). About 41.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Tennessee Community College in 2024 is 5,047 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,827 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

45.7%
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 Black or African American at 63.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

9.04% 100% Completion Time

18.99% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 9.04% of students graduating from Southwest Tennessee Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 78% male / 22% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% 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: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Southwest Tennessee Community College.

Return on Investment

$34,071 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

1691.70% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Southwest Tennessee Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 473 completions

2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 105 completions

3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 80 completions

4. Business Administration and Management, General: 42 completions

5. Information Technology: 37 completions

6. Blood Bank Technology Specialist: 20 completions

7. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 16 completions

8. Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 16 completions

9. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 14 completions

Most popular programs at Southwest Tennessee Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Southwest Tennessee Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southwest Tennessee Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 46.2%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,874
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,314

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 Tennessee Community College is a public institution located in Memphis, TN, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 5,047 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (63.0%), White (20.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 18.99%. Approximately 41.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

Location

Memphis, TN 38134

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 18.99% graduation rate at Southwest Tennessee Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Southwest Tennessee Community College located?

Southwest Tennessee Community College is located in Memphis, TN.

How much does Southwest Tennessee Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $4,778 and average net price is $4,754 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,431 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Southwest Tennessee Community College?

Southwest Tennessee Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,827 students, Black or African American (63.0%), White (20.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Southwest Tennessee Community College?

About 45.7% of students at Southwest Tennessee Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Southwest Tennessee Community College earn?

Median earnings are $30,317 six years after entry and $34,071 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Southwest Tennessee Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 19.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Southwest Tennessee Community College public or private?

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public institution located in Memphis, TN.

Is Southwest Tennessee Community College an HBCU?

No. Southwest Tennessee Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Southwest Tennessee Community College a tribal college?

No. Southwest Tennessee Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Southwest Tennessee Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southwest Tennessee Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.7%).

Is Southwest Tennessee Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Southwest Tennessee Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Tennessee trade schools profile
  • Memphis, Tennessee city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Tennessee

    • 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.