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# Southwest College for the Deaf

Specialized public 2-year college for deaf students in Big Spring, Texas, with low tuition.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 32.226498, -101.50294

### Summary

Specialized public 2-year college for deaf students in Big Spring, Texas, with low tuition.

### Description

Southwest College for the Deaf is a public 2-year institution located in Big Spring, Texas, serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The college offers general liberal arts and sciences coursework in a specialized learning environment designed to meet the needs of its student population. It operates as part of Howard College's system, providing accessible higher education in West Texas.

Enrollment is small at 47 students. In-state tuition is $2,460 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $13,800. The total cost of attendance for in-state students, including room and board, is $8,843; out-of-state students should budget $20,183 for the same period. Most students will find their actual out-of-pocket costs significantly reduced through financial aid.

This college serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students seeking foundational general education in a supportive, specialized setting. Before enrolling, prospective students should ask about support services, academic advising, and transfer pathways to 4-year institutions. For more information, visit the official website at https://howardcollege.edu/swcd/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 382,911
- **State**: TX
- **City**: Big Spring
- **Address**: 3200 Ave C
- **Zip Code**: 79720
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://howardcollege.edu/swcd/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $2,460
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $13,800
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $8,843
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $20,183
- **Room and Board**: $6,383
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 47
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities