Southwestern Oregon Community College

1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 1,537 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,537 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,355
  • Out-state tuition: $5,355
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southwestern Oregon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 278 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwestern Oregon Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
278 staff
221 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southwestern Oregon Community College has declined by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Southwestern Oregon Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,537 students
1,724 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
809 students
767 students
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# Part-Time Students
728 students
957 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
135 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
809 students
767 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
728 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
396 students
270 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
12%
16%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
69%
60%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
8%
4%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
10%
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$33,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,355 is more than the state average of $4,476. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,355 is less than the state average of $7,489. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,355
$4,476
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,355
$7,489
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,900
$12,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,334
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Source: 2021 (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.

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?
Southwestern Oregon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,537 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,355
  • Out-state tuition: $5,355
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,476 per year for in-state students and $7,489 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 92%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Mt Hood Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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