Southwestern Community College

Southwestern CC Overview

Southwestern Community College (Southwestern CC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Sylva, NC. It is classified as suburban-serving multi-campus Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The Southwestern CC's tuition & fees is $4,112 for North Carolina residents and $13,184 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 43% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,442.

The school has a total enrollment of 2,157 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

Southwestern Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southwestern Community College is $4,112 for in-state students and $13,184 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $2,912 for North Carolina residents and $8,855 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$4,112	$13,184

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$2,912	$8,855

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	53%
Transfer-out Rate	6%
Retention Rate	75%(full-time), 52% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »	2,157 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,442

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Southwestern Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Southwestern CC
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	447 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
Phone	828-339-4000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

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Southwestern Community College

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