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 2,080 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 2,080 students
In-state tuition: $5,355
Out-state tuition: $5,355
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 34%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Southwestern Oregon Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Southwestern Oregon Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,355 is more than the state average of $4,172. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,355 is less than the state average of $6,738. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
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100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southwestern Oregon Community College cost?
Southwestern Oregon Community College's tuition is approximately $5,355 for In-State students and $5,355 for Out-State students.
What is Southwestern Oregon Community College's ranking?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 2,080 students
In-state tuition: $5,355
Out-state tuition: $5,355
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 34%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
