Southwestern Community College
Southwestern Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Sylva, NC. Southwestern Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwestern Community College is $4,112 for North Carolina residents and $13,184 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.67% from last year at Southwestern CC.
- Total 2,157 students have enrolled in Southwestern CC and, of that, 735 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Southwestern CC offers 71 programs and 21 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Southwestern CC is 53% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Southwestern Community College is $4,112 for North Carolina residents and $13,184 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.67% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,337 | $7,713 |
| 2022 | $2,601 | $7,913 |
| 2023 | $2,229 | $7,221 |
| 2024 | $5,806 | $19,630 |
| 2025 | $4,112 | $13,184 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Southwestern Community College offers 81 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 16 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Southwestern Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 39 | 4 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 13 | 4 |
| Total | 81 | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 112 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 36 |
| Business Administration and Management | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 17 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 11 |
Student Population
Total 2,157 students have enrolled to Southwestern Community College. By gender, there are 781 male and 1,376 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.57 to 1.
Southwestern Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 735 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 112 | 48 | 64 |
| Asian | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| Black or African American | 32 | 20 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 308 | 110 | 198 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 1,575 | 558 | 1,017 |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 17 | 46 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Total | 2,157 | 781 | 1,376 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Southwestern Community College is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 6%. The average financial aid amount is $4,442 and 43% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Retention Rate | 75% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,442 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 72 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 199 |