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 | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,062 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 398 students | 233 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 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 45% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,611 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 30% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,519 | $3,143 |
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:
- SOCC student takes top title at the Miss Coos County pageant (The World)
posted on March 13, 2010 at 03:17:20 pm
Bebette Solorzano beat out seven teenage girls vying for the title of Miss Coos County. - Community Sports, Fast Breaks for March 6: Dallas races to swimming title (The World)
posted on March 13, 2010 at 07:17:00 am
Cassie Dallas of the South Coast Aquatic Team won a state title during the Oregon 11-14 championships last weekend in Corvallis. - Youth Sports: Area kids still can sign up for spring sports (The World)
posted on March 13, 2010 at 07:16:20 am
There is still room for more players on the spring soccer teams being formed now at the Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon. All boys and girls in grades 1 through 6 are eligible to participate with a current club membership. - Geology lecture focuses on Mount St. Helens (The World)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 02:54:54 am
'Mount St. Helens 1980-2010: A Tale of Two Eruptions and Three Decades" is the topic for Friday's geology lecture at Southwestern Oregon Community College. - Mad for Mozart (The World)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 01:25:08 am
COOS BAY -- Local musicians and Blossom Gulch Elemetary School students are celebrating Mozart this weekend in a program that ranges from chamber music to a children's play.
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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