School Highlights
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston serves 651 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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 College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston has grown by 269% over five years.
The The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
651 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
651 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
651 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
32%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
46%
13%
% White
3%
26%
% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,499
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
75%
84%
Source: 2024 (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 lower than the state average of 84%.
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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