School Highlights
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston serves 681 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 650% over five years.
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
30 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston has declined by 35% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 44:1 over five years.
The The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
681 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
681 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
812 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
681 students
837 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
51%
47%
% Black
36%
13%
% White
5%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,499
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston?
The acceptance rate of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.
What is The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston's ranking?
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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