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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Jackson County, NC |
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| 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 |
975 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,125 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
2,100 students |
2,175 students |
| Tuition |
$44.00 Per Credit Ho |
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| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
67% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
50% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,791 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
18% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$993 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
6% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$550 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
7% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$3,377 |
$3,048 |
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Southwestern Community College is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. At Southwestern, we want to help you achieve your educational goals and dreams. With fewer than 2,300 students and a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, Southwestern provides the intimacy and personal attention you require for success, supported by highly-qualified instructors, world-class technology and resources that will turn your dreams into reality.
Build Your Dream On:
- Superb Quality!
Southwestern is ranked as one of America's top five community colleges, and consistently maintains a Superior rating among NC Community Colleges. With an average class size of between 10-18 students per class, you will receive personal attention from your instructors, who pride themselves on knowing their students by name and providing a collaborative and interactive environment for learning!
- Superior Academics!
With over 68 programs of study to select from, Southwestern will provide the resources to take you to the next level. You can take classes at one of our six campus or educational center locations, or
online. Wherever you go, Southwestern offers a variety of internet-based courses through distance education. Also, 30 of our programs will prepare you for state or national professional certification!
- State-of-the-Art Technology!
At Southwestern, you will master and apply some of the most innovative technology in the world. Top companies throughout the southeastern region contribute cutting-edge technology to prepare you for the competitive job market. Additionally, you have access to 32 computer labs and more than 1,200 computers among our campus locations.
- Scenic Location!
Located in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, your learning experience may often take place in some of the most breath taking and inspiring outdoor classrooms. We are located 3 hours from Charlotte, NC, 2.5 hours from Atlanta, GA, 1.5 hours from Knoxville, TN, and 1 hour from Asheville, NC.
- Significant Value!
With tuition significantly less than four-year colleges, along with our average class size of 10-18 students per class, you will essentially receive a private school education at a public school price! Furthermore, high school students in our service area can dual enroll and take college courses for free. Also, tuition assistance and financial aid is available! Sixty percent of our curriculum students receive some type of financial assistance for college.
- Southwestern Community College is the place where you can achieve your dream and actively pursue your educational and career goals! We invite you to visit our campus and see for yourself why Southwestern is the place for you.
- Currently, including all diploma, certificate and associate's degree curricula as well as concentrations, instruction is provided in more than 68 programs of study. More than 2,000 students enroll annually in credit courses, and more than 5,500 participate in a wide variety of courses, workshops and seminars offered through Continuing Education.
- Southwestern Community College is one of 59 institutions operating in the North Carolina Community College System, a statewide organization of public, two-year, post-secondary educational institutions. Southwestern is made up of two campuses in Sylva and Franklin, NC, as well as four educational centers in Bryson City, Cashiers, Cherokee, and Franklin. Our largest campus, the Jackson campus, is located on a 57-acre tract of land on North Carolina Highway 116 between Webster and Sylva, the Southwestern Community College Jackson Campus consists of seven buildings, totaling 194,728 square feet, including a Library.
- Southwestern Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate's Degrees.
- Contact the Student Services Office today at 800.447.4091 ext. 352, or visit us online at www.southwesterncc.edu to get started! We look forward to helping you Achieve Your Dream!
- Profile last updated:03/25/2008.
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