Southwestern Community College (Sylva)
Tel:
(828)339-4000
- Southwestern Community College is a learning and teaching institution offering high-quality, innovative instruction and support, which promotes student achievement, academic excellence and economic development.
School Highlights
- Southwestern Community College (Sylva) serves 3,318 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 38%.
- Southwestern Community College (Sylva) is the only community colleges within Jackson County, NC.
- The nearest community college to Southwestern Community College (Sylva) is Haywood Community College (19.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Southwestern Community College (Sylva) places among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 144 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southwestern Community College (Sylva) | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 144 staff | 139 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,318 students | 2,380 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | - | 1,019 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 1,361 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 8% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% |
| % Black | 2% | 21% |
| % White | 78% | 62% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.56 |
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| College Completion Rate | 29% | 16% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,800 | $27,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- We offer quality programs that fit with your educational and career goals at a fraction of the cost! Students at four-year public universities in North Carolina pay 2-6 times more in tuition and fees compared to students at Southwestern Community College.When it comes to Tuition and Fees, SCC is dedicated to providing an affordable education. Review our estimated Cost of Attendance to help determine your cost and view our tuition payment plans for flexible payment options.Our cost may be low but the value of an SCC education is high! 90% of our graduates stay, live, and work within our service area, and our transfer students have over a 95% success rate at 4-year institutions in the UNC system.
- Key student resources include our Learning Assistance Center, Student Support Services, Disability Services, Library, and E-Learning department.All of our students have access to one-on-one academic advising and career counseling to prepare them for whatever is next!
- Through an agreement with the University of North Carolina system, SCC students can earn up to 61 hours worth of credit that will transfer to any public university and many private colleges in the state. Completion of the Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, or Associate in Science degree program ensures students` transfer with junior status into most majors.Our University Transfer Advising Center (UTAC) provides advising services for Arts and Sciences students planning to transfer to a university or 4-year college.Many SCC programs have also established transfer articulation agreements with other colleges and universities opening doors of opportunity for graduates to pursue a bachelor`s degree. These agreements are designed to identify the maximum number of transferable credits that can be completed at SCC, as well as the courses remaining upon transfer.
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- The nearest community college to Southwestern Community College (Sylva) is Haywood Community College (19.9 miles away).
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