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Southwestern College

Southwestern College is a large, public institution located in Chula Vista, ca. Southwestern College offers associate degrees or certifications in 133 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 14,685 undergraduates
cost $1,342 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! Southwestern College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
22 :1
Student to faculty ratio

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $1,342
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,080
Cost of attendance* $2,422
Financial aid package $5,625
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Out of state

Annual tuition $9,490
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,080
Cost of attendance* $10,570
Financial aid package $5,625
Estimated cost $4,945 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other living estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southwestern College has a total enrollment of 14,685, with gender‑binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

16,530

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
8%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
70%
Asian %
11%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
3%
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Campus info

map 900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91910-7299
phone 619-421-6700

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southwestern College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southwestern College?

Southwestern College is located in Chula Vista, ca.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Southwestern College?  

The estimated cost for 2 years at Southwestern College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is -$6,406 .

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