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Sylva, NC 28779
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Southwestern Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2498th overall and 99th in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
45.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,141 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
12 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
49% / 30% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,065 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Sylva, NC 28779
| Surrounding community | Fringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,622 (3,046 urban / 10,576 rural) |
| Households | 5,913 (2.25 people per house) |
| Families | 3,902 (2.75 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 215 |
| Pop. — Asian | 89 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 340 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 13,083 |
| Pop. — Other | 88 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small 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 Community College?
Ranks 3486th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,176 | $1,176 | $6,532 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $65 | $65 | $65 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $42 | $42 | $233 |
| 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 | $2,141 | $2,141 | $7,497 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,391 | $15,391 | $20,747 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,066 | $6,066 | $11,422 |
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 | $1,162  $1,241 |
$1,162  $1,241 |
$6,202  $6,597 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $842  $900 |
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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 | $7,425  $8,380 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,217  $4,870 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,980  $3,925 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southwestern Community 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 Community 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 Community College Ranks 4357th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,791 | 81 |  54% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $770 | 25 |  17% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $434 | 5 |  3% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,625 | 3 |  2% |
| Any financial aid type | 89 |  59% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southwestern Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 15 | 10 | 25 |
Hispanic | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 7 | 15 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 39 | 120 | 159 |
White Non-Hispanic | 651 | 1,132 | 1,783 |
Race Unknown | 14 | 27 | 41 |
| Total | 748 | 1,317 | 2,065 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southwestern Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 36 | 58 | |
| N/A | 23 | 23 | |
| N/A | 20 | 20 | |
| 8 | 9 | 17 | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southwestern Community College Ranks 2716th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,339 ($43,261 male / $43,441 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 72 (41 male / 31 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 188 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $784,333 |
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