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 Collegiate Institute for the Deaf serves 66 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 66 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $12,572
Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
Minority enrollment: 80%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf has declined by 42% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
66 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
54 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
12 students
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
52 students
251 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
44%
47%
% Black
14%
12%
% White
20%
29%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
11%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
College Completion Rate
14%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,512 is less than the state average of $4,287. 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 $6,528. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,512
$4,287
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,572
$6,528
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,205
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf is Howard College (1.9 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 66 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $12,572
Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
Minority enrollment: 80%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,287 per year for in-state students and $6,528 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,663 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
