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Southwestern Community College

Public, 2-year

447 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779

(828) 339-4000

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Quick Facts

1,304

Total Enrollment

54%

Graduation Rate

$31,660

Median Earnings (6yr)

$5,806

In-State Tuition

$4,928

Avg Net Price

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About Southwestern Community College

Institution Details

Type Public, 2-year
Classification Associate Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Size 1,000 - 4,999
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Certificate
Highest Degree Associate's

Location

Address 447 College Drive
City Sylva, NC
ZIP Code 28779
County Jackson County

President/Chief Administrator: Don Tomas (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 22%
Health Professions 22%
Liberal Arts 15%
Education 5%
Protective Services 4%
Computer Science 3%
Visual/Performing Arts 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: No

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 1,304

Student Demographics

Female 67%
Male 33%

Race/Ethnicity

White 71.2%
Black 2.4%
Hispanic 9.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 10.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Non-Resident Alien 0.6%
Unknown 1.5%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 26.5%
Part-Time Students 63.2%

Tuition & Financial Aid

$5,806

In-State Tuition

$19,630

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,429

Total Cost of Attendance

$4,928

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 30%
Students with Federal Loans 6%
Students Receiving Any Aid 30%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $10,500
Median Total Debt $7,000
90th Percentile Debt $20,954
3-Year Repayment Rate 39%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $4,445
$30,001 - $48,000 $6,140
$48,001 - $75,000 $4,066

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$31,660

6 Years After

$32,805

8 Years After

$34,145

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $16,509  |  75th percentile: $46,448

Earnings by Family Income Background

$29,869

Low Income

$35,553

Middle Income

$44,899

High Income

Student Outcomes

70%

Part-Time Retention

54%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$6,327

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$12,134

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (828) 339-4000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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