School Highlights
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston serves 681 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 650% over five years.
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
30 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston has grown by 280% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 44:1 over five years.
The The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
681 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
681 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
681 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
681 students
837 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
51%
47%
% Black
36%
13%
% White
5%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,499
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston?
The acceptance rate of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.
What is The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston's ranking?
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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