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Consumer Information Disclosures

In order to help consumers make well-informed decisions regarding postsecondary education, Federal regulations require institutions of higher education to disclose certain information.  Below is a list of disclosures provided by Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College pursuant to these regulations.

Accreditation

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Some academic programs are also accredited by other agencies.  Accreditation information can be found on the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College accreditation page.

Gainful Employment

The gainful employment page provides student consumer information and gainful employment disclosures for qualifying certificate programs, including program length, estimated cost of completion, median loan debt, and on-time completion rates. View Gainful Employment Information.

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data
System (IPEDS) is a system of survey components
that collects data from about 7,500 institutions that
provide postsecondary education across the United
States. IPEDS collects institution-level data on
student enrollment, graduation rates, student
charges, program completions, faculty, staff, and
finances.

IPEDS Reports

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a system of survey componentsthat collects data from about 7,500 institutions thatprovide postsecondary education across the UnitedStates. IPEDS collects institution-level data onstudent enrollment, graduation rates, student charges, program completions, faculty, staff, and finances.  Click here to view Southern's IPEDS data.

Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculator is a tool designed to help students estimate what it may cost to attend Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. This broad estimate is based on the cost of attendance and the financial aid that was provided to full-time, first-time degree/certificate seeking undergraduate students. Actual net price can vary significantly based on student eligibility and does not represent an actual award. Submission of the FAFSA is the only way to obtain a true and accurate determination of eligibility. Estimates apply to full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students. For more information, visit Southern's Net Price Calculator website.

Student Profile

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College must make available to current and prospective students information about its student body diversity, including the percentage of enrolled, full-time students who are male, female, and self-identified member of a major racial or ethnic group. View student body diversity statistics.

Student Right-to-Know

Student Right-To-Know (SRTK) refers to a federally mandated public disclosure of a college’s completion rate and transfer rate. The intent of SRTK is to provide to the consumer a statistic of comparable effectiveness to be used in the determination of college choice. All colleges nationwide are required to participate in these disclosures.  In compliance with the Student Right-To-Know and Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Title II of Public Law 101-542), Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College makes available its completion/transfer rates, Campus Crime, and Clery Act information to all current and prospective students.  View Student Right-to-Know information.

Student Services

Student Services strive to assist students who want to improve their lives through education. People from all walks of life enroll at Southern, and we are committed to helping each student graduate. For services available to students, visit the Student Services website.