Southwest Tennessee Community College Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
9,433

Full + Part time Students
1:21

Faculty to Student Ratio
8%

Transfer Student Ratio

Our mission is to provide the residents of Shelby and Fayette counties and the surrounding Mid-South region with a high-quality and affordable postsecondary education that prepares them for associate degrees, future educational opportunities and successful employment. We strive for academic excellence and success for every student. We believe in the uniqueness and worth of each individual. And we encourage every student to be a responsible learner. We believe the best learning occurs in a culturally rich environment. We work to ensure equal access to all students regardless of race, color, age, gender identity, disability or socio-economic background.

Over 5,000 courses transfer into Southwest Tennessee Community College

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	9,433
Transfer Students	546
Programs	60 Programs
Courses	1,597 Courses
Equivalencies	5,230 incoming Equivalencies 12,320 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$4,343
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,919
Books and Supplies	$1,545

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Complete the FAFSA online. The Southwest FAFSA School Code is 010439. Many types of financial aid are offered, including federal, state and private. Federal financial aid can only be used for courses taken in your chosen program of study.
Tuition and Fees:

Tuition includes $168.00 per credit hour for In-State Students and $692 for Out-of-State students, Technology Fee $18/credit hour (not to exceed $116), Activity Fee $15/term, Program Service Fee $17/term, and International Education Fee $7.50/term.

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended are required. An official high school transcript or equivalency test scores (GED or HiSet) are also required.
Other Requirements:

You must provide Proof of Citizenship. Applicants who are under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian sign the required immunization health history form.
Apply Here:

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/admissions/docs/checklists/transfer.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

Credits (Min/Max):

The maximum number of transfer credits including alternative forms of credit acceptable towards a student’s academic program is two-thirds (2/3) of the program’s required credits.

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