Southwestern College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Chula Vista, California, Southwestern College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southwestern College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southwestern College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southwestern College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Southwestern College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,342

Cost of attendance at Southwestern College in 2022 for students from California.

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California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,434

Cost of attendance at Southwestern College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Southwestern College received on average $5,823 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,823

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	759	51%	$4,882	$3,705,596
Other Federal Grant	916	62%	$5,002	$4,581,796
State Grant/Scholarships	1,215	82%	$2,259	$2,744,586
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	37	2%	$449	$16,600
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,261	85%	$5,823	$7,342,982

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern College students is 31.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.7%.

31.9%

asian 50.0% 85 students
African American 25.7% 18 students
white 40.7% 35 students
hispanic 29.6% 427 students
International Students 45.2% 14 students
Mixed Race 32.9% 23 students

Service Offerings

Southwestern College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwestern College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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