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Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College is a small, public institution located in Sylva, nc. Founded in 1964, Southwestern Community College offers undergraduate degrees in 58 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 1,410 undergraduates
cost $2,229 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southwestern Community College is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Other
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Computer and Information Sciences, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $2,229
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,460
Cost of attendance* $3,689
Financial aid package N/A
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Out of state

Annual tuition $7,221
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,460
Cost of attendance* $8,681
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $8,681 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southwestern Community College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,410, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.

Total enrollment

2,256

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
72%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
3%

Campus life

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Campus info

map 447 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
phone 828-339-4000
address www.southwesterncc.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southwestern Community College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southwestern Community College?

Southwestern Community College is located in Sylva, nc.

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

The estimated cost for 2 years at Southwestern Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $28,752.

 

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