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Southwestern Community College

Sylva, North Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

2,256
Southwestern Community College overview
Location Sylva, North Carolina
Online southwesterncc.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Southwestern Community College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Located in the mountains of western North Carolina, Southwestern Community College's main campus sits in Sylva, approximately 50 miles southwest of Asheville. The 57-acre campus features modern academic buildings and technical training facilities nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 2,300 feet. As a comprehensive two-year institution, SCC offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across various programs, with notable strengths in health sciences, public safety training, and heritage arts. The college maintains additional instructional sites in Macon and Swain counties to serve the region's seven westernmost counties, and provides on-campus housing specifically for students enrolled in the National Park Service-affiliated Outdoor Leadership program.

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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

North Carolina Resident Tuition

$1,976
In State Costs for Southwestern Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,460
Other Fees$253
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,333
Budget for Other Expenses$5,700
Total One Year Cost$18,722

Out of State Resident Tuition

$6,968
Out of State Costs for Southwestern Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,460
Other Fees$253
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,333
Budget for Other Expenses$5,700
Total One Year Cost$23,714

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$27,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Southwestern Community College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 31%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 31%
Personal and Culinary Services 7%
Computer and Information Sciences 6%
Engineering Technology 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024