Southwestern Community College
Public, 2-year
447 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
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.
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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)
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