Southwest College for the Deaf

Frequently asked questions

About Southwest College for the Deaf

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Where is Southwest College for the Deaf located?

Southwest College for the Deaf is located in Big Spring, TX, in the United States.

What type of institution is Southwest College for the Deaf?

Southwest College for the Deaf is a public community college based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

Is Southwest College for the Deaf open admission?

Yes. Southwest College for the Deaf reports an open admission policy to the federal IPEDS survey (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection), which IPEDS defines as accepting any student who applies. Individual programs, often nursing and other health programs, can still set their own entry requirements, so check the program you want with the college.

What is the tuition at Southwest College for the Deaf?

Southwest College for the Deaf's published in-state tuition is approximately $2,766 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Southwest College for the Deaf?

Southwest College for the Deaf reports total enrollment of approximately 47 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How much does Southwest College for the Deaf actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Southwest College for the Deaf is approximately $5,355 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.

What is the graduation rate at Southwest College for the Deaf?

Southwest College for the Deaf reports a graduation rate of approximately 40% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.

How much student debt do graduates of Southwest College for the Deaf have?

Students who borrowed at Southwest College for the Deaf left with a median of approximately $9,500 in federal loans, and about 6% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.

How much do graduates of Southwest College for the Deaf earn?

Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $38,382 for students who received federal financial aid at Southwest College for the Deaf. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.

How should I verify final details about Southwest College for the Deaf?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Southwest College for the Deaf.

How much do Liberal Arts and General Studies graduates from Southwest College for the Deaf earn?

Southwest College for the Deaf's associate's graduates in Liberal Arts and General Studies earned a median $50,103 four years after graduating, 14% above the $44,125 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $36,240; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $7,700 in federal loans at this college (about $82 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $14,233 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Southwest College for the Deaf's federal aid ID.

How much do Business graduates from Southwest College for the Deaf earn?

Southwest College for the Deaf's associate's graduates in Business earned a median $45,139 four years after graduating, 10% below the $49,927 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). Graduates who borrowed took out a median $7,000 in federal loans at this college (about $74 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $10,317 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Southwest College for the Deaf's federal aid ID.

Does Southwest College for the Deaf get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?

No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Southwest College for the Deaf's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $53,592, above the $33,352 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Texas, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.