Southwestern College
Public, 2-year
900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91910-7299
Quick Facts
16,640
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
$33,970
Median Earnings (6yr)
$1,344
In-State Tuition
$10,893
Avg Net Price
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Southwestern College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 900 Otay Lakes Rd. |
| City | Chula Vista, CA |
| ZIP Code | 91910-7299 |
| County | San Diego County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Mark Sanchez (Superintendent/President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 16,640 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 46% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 9.8% |
| Black | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 68.8% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.8% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.1% |
| Unknown | 2.0% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 32.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 53.8% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$1,344
In-State Tuition
$9,492
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,717
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,893
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 5% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 35% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $4,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $4,044 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $10,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 38% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,831 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,999 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,155 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,603 |
| $110,001+ | $17,531 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$33,970
6 Years After
$37,318
8 Years After
$40,060
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $17,685 | 75th percentile: $49,498
Earnings by Family Income Background
$32,583
Low Income
$36,987
Middle Income
$44,739
High Income
Student Outcomes
77%
Part-Time Retention
31%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$11,392
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,216
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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