Southwestern College

https://www.swccd.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,288
    2024 Average Net Price
    $15,148
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    20,986
    38.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    35.5%
    563 Graduates

    About

    Southwestern College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southwestern College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (558 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (23 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (8 degrees).

    In 2024, 3,479 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern College. 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,372 degrees), 4.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (480 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern College is $1,288, which is $−6,872 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern College is $1,288, which is $6,872 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,148.

    In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,288
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwestern College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Southwestern College is $−6,872 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $15,148
    2024 Value
    19.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southwestern College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,148. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southwestern College grew by 19.1%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $23,897
    Room and Board
    $1,210
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern College was of $23,897 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.2% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,210. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    63%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    63% of undergraduate students at Southwestern College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.28% with respect to 2023, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Southwestern College had a total enrollment of 20,986 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern College is 8,168 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,818. This means that 38.9% of students enrolled at Southwestern College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Southwestern College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% White, 9.09% Asian, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.63% Two or More Races, 0.319% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Southwestern College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.6%) and Asian Female (5.38%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    38.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southwestern College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,986 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern College is 8,168 and the part-time enrollment is 12,818. This means that 38.9% of students enrolled at Southwestern College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    70%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southwestern College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      13,363 enrolled students
    2. White
      2,922 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      1,907 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southwestern College is 63.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% White, 9.09% Asian, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.63% Two or More Races, 0.319% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 769 students (3.66%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 737 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern College is hispanic or latino (2,372 degrees awarded). There were 4.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (480 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southwestern College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (558 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (23 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (8 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (62 degrees awarded), Protective Services (212 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (766 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (372,840 people), Other managers (325,895 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (238,836 people), Police officers (175,728 people), and Chief executives & legislators (135,860 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southwestern College in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (62 degrees awarded), Protective Services (212 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (766 degrees), Social Sciences (247 degrees), and Human Sciences (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at Southwestern College are Language & Linguistics (62 degrees awarded), Protective Services (212 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (766 degrees), Social Sciences (247 degrees), and Human Sciences (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern College are Elementary & secondary schools (578,219 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (483,436 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (331,384 people), Legal services (314,569 people), and Computer Systems Design (233,933 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southwestern College are Language & Linguistics (62 degrees awarded), Protective Services (212 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (766 degrees), Social Sciences (247 degrees), and Human Sciences (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      558 degrees awarded
    2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      23 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southwestern College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 558 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,371
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    2,108
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,371 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern College, which is 0.65 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,108).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 304 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.726 times less than the 419 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 419 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.38 times more than the 304 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    12%
    100% Completion Time
    31%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 12% of students graduating from Southwestern College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      2,372 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      480 degrees awarded
    3. White
      295 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern College is hispanic or latino (2,372 degrees awarded). There were 4.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (480 degrees).

    1.49% of degree recipients (52 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      1,536 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      1,513 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      1,455 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern College is hispanic or latino female (1,536 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,513 degrees).

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    Operations

    Southwestern College has an endowment valued at nearly $3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16M (534%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Southwestern College had a total salary expenditure of 296M. Southwestern College employs 258 Instructors. Most academics at Southwestern College are Female Instructor (156), and Male Instructor (102).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 118 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 97 employees, and Management with 76 employees.

    Endowment

    $3M
    2024 Endowment
    12.9%
    growth from 2023

    Southwestern College has an endowment valued at about $3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern College grew 12.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.41M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $7.91M - Federal
    2. $38.5M - State
    3. $1.13M - Local

    As of 2024, Southwestern College received $7.91M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $38.5M from state grants and contracts, and $1.13M from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $110M
    2024 Salaries
    8.12%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Southwestern College paid a median of $110M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($296M) and a 8.12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $31.3M
    Instructional Salaries
    258
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southwestern College paid a total of $31.3M to 258 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern College were Office and Administrative Support with 118 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 97 employees, and Management with 76 employees.

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