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 50 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 50 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $12,572
Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Southwest College for the Deaf has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 has decreased from 2:1 over five years.
The Southwest College for the Deaf diversity score of 0.75 is equal to the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
50 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
37 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
13 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
54 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
37 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
52 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
38%
40%
% White
3%
6%
% Hawaiian
30%
24%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
3%
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,512 is more than the state average of $3,316. 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 $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,512
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,572
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,274
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (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.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 50 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $12,572
Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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