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Public 2 Year

Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf

Big Spring, Texas

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Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf overview
Location Big Spring, Texas
Online howardcollege.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Remote Town
Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID), located in Big Spring, Texas, operates as a specialized satellite campus of Howard College dedicated exclusively to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The campus, situated in west Texas approximately 40 miles east of Midland, features purpose-built facilities designed to serve the deaf community, including classrooms equipped with visual communication technology and specialized residential halls. As the only community college for the deaf in the western United States, SWCID provides associate degree programs and certificates with instruction conducted in American Sign Language (ASL). The institution focuses on preparatory academics, career technical education, and deaf studies, while offering comprehensive support services and residential facilities adapted for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$2,460
In District Costs for Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,690
Other Fees$260
Room and Board $5,670
Other Expenses Budget$4,607
Total One Year Cost$14,687

Texas Resident Tuition

$4,020
In State Costs for Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,690
Other Fees$260
Room and Board $5,670
Budget for Other Expenses$4,607
Total One Year Cost$16,247

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf students
Subject Percent of Class
Foreign Languages 33%
Business 21%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies 17%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 8%
Communications Technology 4%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=382911 IPEDS survey data for Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.

Current students may use the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024