Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA)
Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Chula Vista, CA. It offers 211 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (7/1/1964 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 20,986 students attended Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA) in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 209 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 672 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 711 (full-time) and 744 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA) is 35% and transfer-out rate is 7%. The retention rate is 70% at the school.
| Student Population | 20,986 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
| Number of Faculty | 881 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA) is $10,640
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
63% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,686 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,640 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,686 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA) offers 108 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,210 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 55 | 0 | 584 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 52 | 0 | 624 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 1,210 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA) are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,210 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 2 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 584 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 624 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 20,986 students have enrolled into Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA). By gender, 9,945 male and 11,041 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,922 White (13.92%), 1,091 Black/African American (5.20%), 13,363 Hispanic (63.68%), 1,907 Asian (9.09%), and 14,999 students with other races. 67 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20,986 | 9,945 | 11,041 |
| American Indian/Native American | 38 | 25 | 13 |
| Asian | 1,907 | 900 | 1,007 |
| Black/African American | 1,091 | 576 | 515 |
| Hispanic | 13,363 | 5,888 | 7,475 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 67 | 41 | 26 |
| White | 2,922 | 1,735 | 1,187 |
| Two More | 762 | 370 | 392 |
| Un-Known | 769 | 376 | 393 |
| Non-resident Alien | 67 | 34 | 33 |
Directory Information
- 900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA
- 619-421-6700
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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