Established in 1979, the Southwestern College, Santa Fe is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santa Fe (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New Mexico. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southwestern College, Santa Fe (SWC) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Southwestern College, Santa Fe (SWC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. SWC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Southwestern College, Santa Fe |
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Founded | 1979 |
Motto | Transforming Consciousness Through Education |
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Address | 3960 San Felipe Road Santa Fe 87507 New Mexico United States |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Southwestern College, Santa Fe is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Southwestern College, Santa Fe's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Southwestern College, Santa Fe categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Southwestern College, Santa Fe.
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Not reported | 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) |
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Not reported | 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
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This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment of fewer than 250, making it a very small-sized institution
This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.
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Southwestern College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 11,142 physical volumes, 1,294 physical media, 88 digital/electronic media and 6 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 4 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Southwestern College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, this institution offers some programs via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.Yes
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Southwestern College, Santa Fe is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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