Southwestern College (Chula Vista)
Tel:
(619)421-6700
- Southwestern College is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential.
School Highlights
- Southwestern College (Chula Vista) serves 19,000 students (40% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Southwestern College (Chula Vista) is one of 18 community colleges within San Diego County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Southwestern College (Chula Vista) is Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista (5.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Southwestern College (Chula Vista) places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 439 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southwestern College (Chula Vista) | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 439 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 19,000 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 43:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 7,642 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 11,358 students | 5,903 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 17% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 53% | 37% |
| % Black | 4% | 7% |
| % White | 22% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 5% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 19% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,700 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Established in 1961, Southwestern College is one of 109 public community colleges in the state of California and the only institute of higher education located in the southern portion of San Diego County. Its location—nestled between the City of San Diego and the U.S.-Mexico international border on a 156-acre plot—positions it to play an important role in the intellectual growth of the more than 400,000 residents that call South County home. Serving approximately 19,000 students annually, Southwestern College offers more than 285 associate degree and certificate options. A host of noncredit courses designed to enhance personal and professional development are also offered through the College's Continuing Education department. Southwestern College has continuously received accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Whether pursuing an A.A. degree, preparing to transfer to a four-year college or university, or acquiring new occupational skills, students attending Southwestern College are given every opportunity to meet their educational goals. In addition to its centers, Southwestern College also provides off-campus classes at several extension sites throughout the district and operates an Aquatic Center in Coronado in conjunction with the California Department of Boating and Waterways. Current enrollment—at all locations—exceeds 19,000 students. More than a half-million students have attended Southwestern College since opening its doors 40 years ago.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Southwestern College (Chula Vista) is Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista (5.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Pima Medical Institute-Chula VistaPrivate, for profit901 students | 5.70 Mi780 Bay Blvd Suite101
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619)425-3200 5.70901 - Concorde Career College-San DiegoPrivate, for profit967 students | 7.40 Mi4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92113
(619)688-0800 7.40967 - Cuyamaca CollegePublic8,644 students | 7.80 Mi900 Rancho San Diego Pky
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)660-4000 7.808,644 - Platt College-San DiegoPrivate, for profit316 students | 9.30 Mi6250 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
(619)265-0107 9.30316 - Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San DiegoPrivate, for profit142 students | 10.30 Mi350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(619)235-2049 10.30142
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