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: 2,153 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 22% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
40%Transfer Rate:
23%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$38,349Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$12,000Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
68%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$7,003Credit for Military Training:
YesOnline Programs offered by Southwestern Oregon Community College
Frequently Asked Questions About Southwestern Oregon Community College
Is Southwestern Oregon Community College accredited?
Yes. Southwestern Oregon Community College is institutionally accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many online programs does Southwestern Oregon Community College offer?
Southwestern Oregon Community College offers 2 online programs currently listed on GetEducated.
What degree levels does Southwestern Oregon Community College offer?
Southwestern Oregon Community College offers associate-level programs.
How should students contact admissions at Southwestern Oregon Community College?
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Is Southwestern Oregon Community College expensive, and what are the tuition costs?
Roughly speaking, Southwestern Oregon Community College falls into GetEducated’s $$ tuition tier, which points to a mid tuition range.
How quickly can I enroll at Southwestern Oregon Community College?
Enrollment at any school can be a quick process; if all required admission requirements are met. This is where students can get hung up and slow down the process by taking too long to gather required documentation.
What should transfer students ask Southwestern Oregon Community College first?
The first thing you must do is order your transcripts from any previous school you attended and have them provided to the new school immediately with the hopes of receiving an unofficial transfer credit evaluation quickly. In an ideal world, students would have an official transfer credit evaluation done prior to committing to enrollment at any school; however with the vast majority of schools, official transfer credit evaluations happen after you are already enrolled, typically in the first semester.
Is Southwestern Oregon Community College military friendly?
Southwestern Oregon Community College does not show Yellow Ribbon support. If military benefits matter for your plan, check current military options before you apply.
How can students request information from Southwestern Oregon Community College through GetEducated?
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What documents are most commonly required for Southwestern Oregon Community College applications?
Most listed programs ask for Official High School Transcript/GED Score and Criminal Background Check. Getting these ready early can keep the application process moving.
Does Southwestern Oregon Community College accept life experience credit?
Southwestern Oregon Community College does not show a school-wide life experience credit policy. Check Transfer Options to confirm transfer-credit options for your specific program.
Are Southwestern Oregon Community College programs fully online or mixed?
Southwestern Oregon Community College programs are primarily listed as 100% Online, which can help students screen for schedule fit before applying.
Are any admission tests required for Southwestern Oregon Community College programs?
One recurring admissions-test item is Placement Test. Students should confirm whether it applies to their specific program.
Do in-state and out-of-state tuition totals differ at Southwestern Oregon Community College?
For programs with both totals published, in-state and out-of-state tuition totals are typically the same.
Do any Southwestern Oregon Community College programs have state authorization limitations?
State authorization restrictions are not prominent across available programs, but students should still confirm eligibility for their state. Check State Eligibility before applying to confirm whether your program is available where you live.
How often can students start at Southwestern Oregon Community College?
Start times per year typically range from 3-6 for most schools. For Southwestern Oregon Community College, students should confirm the next available start date for their specific program before applying.
How should working adults compare Southwestern Oregon Community College programs?
Working adults should confirm program format, total cost, timeline, and application requirements before choosing a path.
What should students compare before choosing a Southwestern Oregon Community College program?
Students should compare accreditation fit, program format, application requirements, total cost, and whether the timeline works with their schedule.
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Southwestern Oregon Community College is located in Oregon
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