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 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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)
Associates Colleges
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 272% over five years.
The The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
651 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
651 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
651 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
% Asian
32%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
47%
40%
% White
3%
6%
% Hawaiian
8%
24%
% Two or more races
9%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6469%
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)
$30,400
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,449
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,499
$5,350
Acceptance Rate
100%
72%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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 100%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.
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