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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,053 students
In-state tuition: $5,355
Out-state tuition: $5,355
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 278 teachers has grown by 131% over five years.
Southwestern Oregon Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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 Enrollment
2,053 students
1,721 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
901 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
1,152 students
848 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
396 students
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
63%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
11%
13%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
College Completion Rate
37%
21%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$32,700
Tuition 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,355
$7,715
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,207
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,053 students
In-state tuition: $5,355
Out-state tuition: $5,355
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
