Southwest Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Southwest Technical College is a public community college in Cedar City, Utah, enrolling about 540 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 94.92% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (76.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 540 15.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 94.92%
  • First-Generation Students: 55.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,444

Southwest Technical College: what the data shows

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

Where is Southwest Technical College?

Southwest Technical College is located in Cedar City, UT (ZIP 84720).

NCES locale classification: Town remote.

Is Southwest Technical College public or private?

Southwest Technical College is a Public institution.

How big is Southwest Technical College?

Total enrollment: 540 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,444 students.

About 15% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Southwest Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 94.92%.

First-year retention: 95.7%.

What do graduates of Southwest Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $38,493 six years after entry; $35,507 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

13.40% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Southwest Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Southwest Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 94.92%; median earnings $35,507 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwest Technical College was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 Southwest Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Southwest Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

13.40% 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 Technical 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 Technical College in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

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 Technical College reported total enrollment of about 540 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 71% male and 29% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), and Two or More Races (2.2%). About 13.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Technical College in 2024 is 540 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,444 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

95.7%
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 White at 76.5%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

86.44% 100% Completion Time

94.92% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 86.44% of students graduating from Southwest Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 90% male / 10% female
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 69% male / 31% female
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 11% male / 89% 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: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Southwest Technical College.

Return on Investment

$35,507 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

Financial value analysis for Southwest Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 108 completions

2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 106 completions

3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 61 completions

4. Welding Technology/Welder: 54 completions

5. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 35 completions

6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 35 completions

7. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 33 completions

8. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 24 completions

9. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 18 completions

Most popular programs at Southwest Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Southwest Technical College graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,884

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 Technical College is a public institution located in Cedar City, UT. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 540 students. Student body composition includes White (76.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), Two or More Races (2.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 94.92%. Approximately 13.40% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Cedar City, UT 84720

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 94.92% graduation rate, Southwest Technical College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Southwest Technical College located?

Southwest Technical College is located in Cedar City, UT.

How much does Southwest Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Southwest Technical College?

Southwest Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,444 students, White (76.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Southwest Technical College?

About 55.5% of students at Southwest Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Southwest Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $38,493 six years after entry and $35,507 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Southwest Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 94.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Southwest Technical College public or private?

Southwest Technical College is a public institution located in Cedar City, UT.

Is Southwest Technical College an HBCU?

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

Is Southwest Technical College a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southwest Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.4%).

Is Southwest Technical College religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Utah trade schools profile
  • Cedar City, Utah city profile
  • Rocky Mountains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Utah

    • 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.