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900 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91910-7299
p. 619-482-6550
w. www.swccd.edu
Chula Vista, CA 91910-7299
p. 619-482-6550
w. www.swccd.edu
Southwestern College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1868th overall and 161st in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
54.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$1,940 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
29 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
72% / 39% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
19,446 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Chula Vista, CA 91910-7299
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,009 (74,009 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 26,566 (2.75 people per house) |
| Families | 18,658 (3.29 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,073 |
| Pop. — Asian | 9,694 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 755 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,075 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 46,016 |
| Pop. — Other | 17,240 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southwestern College?
Ranks 3779th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $480 | $480 | $4,392 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $38 | $38 | $38 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $20 | $20 | $163 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $1,940 | $1,940 | $5,852 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,224 | $15,224 | $19,136 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,270 | $5,270 | $9,182 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $762  $518 |
$762  $518 |
$4,934  $4,430 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,260  $1,422 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,748  $9,936 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,204  $3,348 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,168  $3,330 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southwestern College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southwestern College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Southwestern College Ranks 4787th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,303 | 337 |  31% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $978 | 598 |  54% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $848 | 19 |  2% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,168 | 18 |  2% |
| Any financial aid type | 608 |  55% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southwestern College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 33 | 32 | 65 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 465 | 525 | 990 |
Hispanic | 4,713 | 6,731 | 11,444 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,471 | 1,716 | 3,187 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 48 | 56 | 104 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,232 | 1,438 | 2,670 |
Race Unknown | 463 | 523 | 986 |
| Total | 8,425 | 11,021 | 19,446 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southwestern College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 290 | 470 | |
| 5 | 204 | 209 | |
| 52 | 50 | 102 | |
| 16 | 46 | 62 | |
| 14 | 39 | 53 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southwestern College Ranks 1469th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $54,843 ($55,134 male / $54,593 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 233 (108 male / 125 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 718 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,555,018 |
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