School Overview
Southwestern Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (828) 339-4000 |
| Website: | www.southwesterncc.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www1.cfnc.org/applications/NC_Community_College/apply.html?application_id=1527 |
| Address: | 447 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,324 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,167 (50% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $2,213 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,589 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 77% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,239 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Southwestern Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Southwestern Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Construction Trades | 2 | ||||
| Education | 4 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 5 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 12 | 14 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Precision Production | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 41 | 35 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Southwestern Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $2,213 |
| Out-of-state | $7,589 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 118 | 77% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 106 | 69% | $6,239 |
| Student loan aid | 10 | 6% | $4,929 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 957 | 40% | $6,187 |
| Federal student loans | 156 | 7% | $6,119 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Southwestern Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Southwestern Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Southwestern Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,324 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,324 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Southwestern Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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