Southwestern Oregon Community College

1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Tel: (541) 888-2525
www.socc.edu
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  • 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 2,053 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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 278 teachers has grown by 131% over five years.
Southwestern Oregon Community College(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty278 staff221 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southwestern Oregon Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Southwestern Oregon Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,053 students1,721 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio7:123:1
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# Full-Time Students901 students873 students
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# Part-Time Students1,152 students848 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		396297
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
12%
14%
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% Black
2%
3%
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% White
63%
56%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
11%
13%
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Diversity Score0.570.64
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College Completion Rate
37%
21%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,700$32,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,355 is more than the state average of $4,676. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,355 is less than the state average of $7,715. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,355$4,676
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,355$7,715
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$13,207
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$6,334
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Source: 2020 (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).
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  • Umpqua Community College
    Public
    2,458 students | 46.70 Mi1140 Umpqua College Rd.
    Roseburg, OR 97470
    (541) 440-4600     46.702,458
  • Lane Community College
    Public
    8,861 students | 74.40 Mi4000 E 30th Ave
    Eugene, OR 97405
    (541) 463-3000     74.408,861
  • Rogue Community College
    Rogue Community College Photo - The RCC Riverside Campus in downtown Medford focuses on college transfer programs. An active student government and frequent interaction between the college and the business community ads to the vibrancy of this urban campus.
    Public
    4,634 students | 80.40 Mi3345 Redwood Hwy
    Grants Pass, OR 97527
    (541) 956-7501     80.404,634
  • Oregon Coast Community College
    Oregon Coast Community College Photo - OCCC Library and Media Services entrance.
    Public
    452 students | 82.40 Mi400 SE College Way
    Newport, OR 97366
    (541) 265-2283     82.40452
  • Linn-Benton Community College
    Linn-Benton Community College Photo - LBCC Courtyard/Library
    Public
    5,533 students | 100.20 Mi6500 Pacific Blvd SW
    Albany, OR 97321
    (541) 917-4999     100.205,533
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,053 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,355
  • Out-state tuition: $5,355
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
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Did You Know?
For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,676 per year for in-state students and $7,715 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,004 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Carrington College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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