Southwestern CC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $4,112
- Out-of-State Tuition: $13,184
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Southwestern CC:
- Total Enrollment: 2,157, including 735 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.2% men, 63.8% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 6%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 71 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 21 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
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.
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.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $4,112 | $13,184 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $2,912 | $8,855 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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