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Southwestern Community College

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Tuition & Fees $13,184
($4,112)
Student Population 2,157
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $3,644
Graduation Rate 53 %
Students:Faculty 10 : 1

Academic Overview

Southwestern Community College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Sylva, North Carolina. It is an Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $4,112 for North Carolina residents and $13,184 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 2,157 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Southwestern Community College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $27,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Southwestern CC's tuition & fees is $4,112 for North Carolina residents and $13,184 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,112$13,184
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Southwestern CC.
The average received amount of financial aid is $3,644 and 73% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,157 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Southwestern Community College is 53 %
Graduation Rate
53%
Transfer-out Rate for Southwestern Community College is 6 %
Transfer-out Rate
6%
Retention Rate for Southwestern Community College is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Southwestern Community College is 2,157
Student Population
2,157
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southwestern Community College is 10 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $3,644 at Southwestern Community College.
Financial Aid Amount
$3,644

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address447 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
Phone828-339-4000
WEBhttps://www.southwesterncc.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.southwesterncc.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www2.cfnc.org/exclusive.html#/applicationlogin/SoutWCC/Undergrad/SoutWCCUndergradApp
Financial Aidhttps://www.southwesterncc.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.southwesterncc.edu/NetPriceCalculator/index.html
Disability Servicehttps://www.southwesterncc.edu/accessibility

Offered Degrees

Southwestern CC offers 71 major programs through online and on-site education where 21 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's327
Less Than 1 Year Certificate2610
1-2 Years Certificate134

Special Learning Opportunities

Southwestern Community College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Southwestern Community College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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