by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Southwest degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Southwest measures up.
Southwest is ranked #240 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Tennessee, it ranks #4 of 67 for value.
Read the full Southwest value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is ranked #40 out of #70 in Tennessee for quality and #4 out of #67 for Tennessee value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Southwest financial aid page to be sure.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is ranked #240 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Southwest Tennessee Community College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southwest costs about $6,445. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $25,779 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,439 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $4,754 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $6,445 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $25,779 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Southwest net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Southwest costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southwest degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,756 | — | — |
| All Students | $25,779 | #240 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $19,016 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,756 | — | — |
| All Students | $25,779 | #4 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $19,016 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Southwest shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,016 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,071 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,875 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,042 |
| Over $110K | $4,481 |
About 78% of Southwest undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,488 per year. Get more details on the Southwest financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Southwest cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.