Southwest Tennessee Community College

Memphis, TN
737 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
901-333-5000

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public, two-year institution of higher education that is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system of colleges and universities. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The college also offers certificate programs in a variety of areas.

The college's main campus is located in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, and serves the Greater Memphis area. The college also has campuses in the cities of Jackson and Somerville, Tennessee. The college's service area includes the counties of Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, and Haywood.

Southwest Tennessee Community College was established in 1991. The college's first president was Dr. Nathan Essex. The college's first class of students enrolled in the fall of 1992.

Today, the college enrolls over 10,000 students in credit and non-credit programs. The college's faculty and staff number over 600. The college offers a wide variety of academic programs and services to meet the needs of its students.

The college is committed to providing its students with a quality education that is affordable and accessible. The college offers a variety of financial aid options to help students meet the cost of their education. The college also offers a variety of services to help students succeed in their academic pursuits.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 7371

Type: Public, 2-year

Main Website: https://www.southwest.tn.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.southwest.tn.edu/financial-aid/