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Southwest College for the Deaf SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

SWCD’s 100% acceptance rate changes the strategy: focus on arriving ready, not on proving you deserve a spot. With 93% of freshmen returning, the data suggests strong support once you enroll, so use SAT or ACT prep to sharpen the reading, math, and pacing skills that will carry into college.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Southwest College for the Deaf facts and stats

Quick Facts

Southwest College for the Deaf is a very small undergraduate institution with an enrollment of 48 students in a small-town setting. SWCD reports a 93% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Location

Big Spring, TX

Undergrad Enrollment48

Freshman Retention93%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio7:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Southwest College for the Deaf application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional SWCD, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring opportunities. For the fall retake, use the last SAT or ACT administration whose scores are released before SWCD’s earliest application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At SWCD, in-state tuition is $3,648, while out-of-state tuition is $11,040. Use the cost and aid details below to compare expenses and review financial aid options.

In-State Tuition$3,648

Out-of-State Tuition$11,040

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Southwest College for the Deaf is $11,040, compared with $3,648 for in-state tuition. Because SWCD is a public institution, a student’s final cost can vary based on eligibility for in-state rates, fees, living expenses, and financial need. Students should review the college’s aid resources to estimate what they may actually pay after grants or other assistance.