About Southwestern Oregon Community College
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. You can complete a few degrees at Southwestern online.
Accreditation & Licensing
Southwestern Oregon Community College is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Type:
2-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Associate's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 2,080 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 23% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
38%Transfer Rate:
24%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$38,349Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$12,000Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
65%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$6,597Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Southwestern Oregon Community College is located in Oregon
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- Oregon Opportunity Grant: Up to $3,600 annually
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