1961
Coos Bay, OR

School Details

Southwestern Oregon Community College (Southwestern) is located within two miles of the Pacific Ocean in an area of scenic beauty and mild climate. The college was formed in a tax district election in May 1961. It originally included Coos, northern Curry, and western Douglas and Lane counties, though Curry and Lane counties chose to leave the district a year later. Throughout the college’s fifty year history, a comprehensive instructional program has evolved to meet the needs of the incoming students. 

Instructional offerings include two-year transfer programs, one and two-year career/technical programs, short-term training occupational programs, adult education, a high school diploma program, and enrichment courses.

Accreditation & Licensing

Southwestern Oregon Community College is accredited by:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

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