The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston: Review & Facts

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The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston is a private for-profit school with 715 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1988 and is one of the 57 colleges and schools located in Houston, Texas.

Academic Offerings

The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
6
The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 6 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Dental, Radiology Technology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston student retention rate is very low at 46% (way below Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
46%
Bad
The graduation rate at The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston is below average: 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston is a bit disappointing, 27:1. Read more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - about $12,900 annually. The additional fees at The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston beyond tuition are around $400; which comes to a total of $13,300 a year.

Read the details about The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
100%
According to recent data, 104 applications were submitted and 104 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston is $50.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (713) 470-2427 or check The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston.

Based on the college crime numbers, The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston Location and Address

Postal Address:
The College of Health Care Professions Southwest Houston
7322 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY SUITE 110
Houston, Texas
77074, USA
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