Southwest Tennessee Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College (STCC) is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a member of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee under the direction of the Tennessee Board of Regents. This community college was established in the year 2000 and is the result of a merger between Shelby State Community College and the State Technical Institute at Memphis. There are many associate’s degree programs at the school and it also offers an array of technical certification courses.
The STCC nursing program allows students to sign up for two different tracks. There is a traditional associate’s degree in nursing path and an LPN mobility track that allows LPNs to pursue earning associate’s degrees as they strive to earn RN status. The curriculum of the nursing program teaches students all of the practical skills and knowledge that is necessary to function as nurses. Students who graduate from this nursing program will be prepared to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. This nursing program is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students9,099 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate54% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 79 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/2000 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1986 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $10 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $160/credit | |
| In State Students | $160/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $659/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $29,655 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,200 | $11,200 | $46,130 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $82,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Southwest Tennessee Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 70% | $4,499 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $648 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $2,532 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $4,724 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,964
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,681 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,080 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,417 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,299 |
| Over $110,000$6,686 |
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Student Population
9,099
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,567
Women
3,532
Men
55%
Full-time
45%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
62% |
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White |
26% |
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Hispanic |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
