Southwestern Oregon Community College
- 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 Highlights
- Southwestern Oregon Community College serves 2,316 students (47% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 34%.
- Southwestern Oregon Community College is the only community colleges within Coos County, OR.
- The nearest community college to Southwestern Oregon Community College is Umpqua Community College (46.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Southwestern Oregon Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southwestern Oregon Community College | (OR) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 127 staff | 105 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,316 students | 2,071 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,089 students | 844 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,227 students | 1,227 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 395 | 140 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% |
| % Black | - | 2% |
| % White | 64% | 66% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 22% | 13% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.53 |
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| College Completion Rate | 22% | 19% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,700 | $32,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Southwestern Oregon Community College is Umpqua Community College (46.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Umpqua Community CollegePublic2,392 students | 46.70 Mi1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541)440-4600 46.702,392 - Lane Community CollegePublic26,215 students | 74.40 Mi4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
5414633000 74.4026,215 - 5,099 students | 80.60 Mi3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541)956-7501 80.605,099 - 489 students | 84.30 Mi400 SE College Way
South Beach, OR 97366
(541)265-2283 84.30489 - 5,314 students | 100.20 Mi6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541)917-4999 100.205,314
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