Southwestern Oregon Community College
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Southwestern Oregon Community College is to provide quality education that helps students achieve their goals. Our programs prepare people to be employable, value life-long learning, and function as good citizens in a rapidly changing world....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Coos County, OR | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,011 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,051 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,062 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 398 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 77% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 43% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,668 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 40% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,843 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 45% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,611 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 30% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,519 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Southwestern delivers real-world education and training essential for a highly skilled workforce.
- Southwestern is located within two miles of the Pacific Ocean in an area of scenic beauty and mild climate. The 153-acre institution lies completely within the city of Coos Bay and is bordered on the north and east by the city of North Bend.
- Southwestern offers Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, One year certificates of completion and less than one year certificates of completion.
- Southwestern Oregon Community College (Southwestern) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Police search college dorms (The World)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 06:36:18 am
Coos Bay police officers shook down some dorm rooms at Southwestern Oregon Community College on Friday morning in their ongoing investigation into a recent sexual assault. - Grand jury clears cop of rape charge (The World)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:51:29 am
A Coos County grand jury has decided not to charge a North Bend police officer with a crime after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman. - Libraries celebrate 30 years of progress (The World)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 02:48:31 am
Dora residents celebrated the grand opening of a new library in August. Coos Bay may be on the verge of opening a coffee shop in its library, while Coquille’s is also looking to expand. - Who will teach nurses? (The World)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 01:17:59 am
COOS BAY — Experienced nurses have seen it before. In a recession, retired and semi-retired RNs come out of the woodwork to support their families. - Driver safety programs in November (The World)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 01:16:29 pm
The South Coast AARP Driver Safety Program Team is offering several classes on the South Coast this month.
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