Southwestern Oregon Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	395
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	52%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, Southwestern Oregon Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Southwestern Oregon Community College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southwestern Oregon Community 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 Oregon Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Southwestern Oregon Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southwestern Oregon Community College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Southwestern Oregon Community College is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Southwestern Oregon Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,447

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

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Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,447

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Oregon Community 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.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Southwestern Oregon Community College received on average $5,629 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.

$5,629

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	157	44%	$4,296	$674,431
Other Federal Grant	307	86%	$2,769	$850,215
State Grant/Scholarships	126	35%	$2,843	$358,218
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	193	54%	$3,393	$654,892
Total Grant & Scholarships	331	92%	$5,629	$1,863,325

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern Oregon Community 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 Oregon Community College students is 32.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.7%.

32.4%

asian 57.1% 4 students
African American 22.2% 2 students
white 32.8% 94 students
unknown 26.7% 4 students
hispanic 31.2% 19 students
International Students 71.4% 5 students
Mixed Race 35.0% 14 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwestern Oregon Community 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 Oregon Community 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

Study abroad

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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