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Southwest College for the Deaf

3200 Ave C
Big Spring, TX 79720
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) students, parents, friends and families, people from the Big Spring community and state leaders have also contributed to what SWCID is today. Special recognition should be given to Dr. Robert C. Mehan who had a significant impact during the formative years of SWCID to bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing cultures. Dr. Mehan, as then Director of Pupil Personnel Services at the Texas School for he Deaf, first influenced SWCID with his membership on the SWCID Advisory Committee in 1982. He then joined SWCID as Dean of Instruction on October 1, 1983, moving to the main campus of Howard College during the 1984-85 academic years where he served as HC Vice-President for Instruction. During the next six years, he worked closely with the SWCID and HC administration, faculty and staff in an effort to align the communication and education efforts between the HC and SWCID campuses.

School Highlights

Southwest College for the Deaf serves 84 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,512
  • Out-state tuition: $12,572
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southwest College for the Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwest College for the Deaf
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
39 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southwest College for the Deaf has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has increased from 1:1 over five years.
The Southwest College for the Deaf diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
84 students
4,931 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
43 students
909 students
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# Part-Time Students
41 students
4,022 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Southwest College for the Deaf.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Texas.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
84 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
43 students
890 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
41 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
52 students
252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
33%
46%
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% Black
13%
13%
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% White
15%
26%
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% Hawaiian
25%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southwest College for the Deaf.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.77
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5%
0.5469%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$34,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Southwest College for the Deaf and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Texas by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,512 is less than the state average of $3,764. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,572 is more than the state average of $6,054. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,512
$3,764
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,572
$6,054
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Southwest College for the Deaf and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,274
$10,765
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Southwest College for the Deaf and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Southwest College for the Deaf and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southwest College for the Deaf cost?
Southwest College for the Deaf's tuition is approximately $3,512 for In-State students and $12,572 for Out-State students.
What is Southwest College for the Deaf's ranking?
Southwest College for the Deaf ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,512
  • Out-state tuition: $12,572
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,764 per year for in-state students and $6,054 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,275 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest College for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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