S
Public 2 Year

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California

 0 Reviews

Overview

Enrollment

16,530
Southwestern College overview
Location Chula Vista, California
Online swccd.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Southwestern College overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
Calculate your admission chances
Calculate your admission chances

Southwestern College, established in 1961, is a public community college located in Chula Vista, California, a suburban area just minutes away from downtown San Diego. The college's campus is characterized by modern architectural styles and encompasses comprehensive facilities, including options for on-campus student housing. Southwestern College offers a wide array of academic programs, with notable emphasis on business administration, nursing, and police science. While the college has an open admissions policy, certain programs may have limited enrollment or additional entry requirements. Southwestern's educational offerings extend from certificate and associate degrees to transfer programs designed to transition students to four-year universities. The institution is also recognized for its athletics, competing as the Jaguars in sports such as soccer, swimming, and wrestling, among others.

Southwestern College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  6,432 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10,098 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,288 plus fees of $54.

Applying

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Explore admissions

Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,288
In State Costs for Southwestern College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,080
Other Fees$54
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $22,086
Budget for Other Expenses$4,635
Total One Year Cost$29,143

Out of State Resident Tuition

$9,436
Out of State Costs for Southwestern College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,080
Other Fees$54
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $22,086
Budget for Other Expenses$4,635
Total One Year Cost$37,291

Tuition and financial aid details

Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Explore Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Southwestern College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 28%
Health Professions 16%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 11%
Business 10%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies 3%

View All 82 Majors

Other Colleges to Consider 

Students considering Southwestern College are frequently interested in these similar colleges.

Questions and Answers

CollegeSimply Advisor posts about Southwestern College.

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123800 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern College.

Current students may use the Southwestern College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024