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Sylva, North Carolina · Public ·Town

Southwestern Community College

A+
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 10% value
Not reported Acceptance $5,207 Avg net price 53.1% Graduate $34,145 Median earnings 1,249 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Town
Enrollment
1,249 students
Women / Men
70.4% / 29.6%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
Open / not reported

Cost

Avg net price
$5,207
Sticker price
$15,856
Tuition (in-state)
$4,112
Tuition (out-of-state)
$13,184

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53.1%
Retention rate
74.7%
Median earnings (10y)
$34,145
Median debt
$10,500 (~$114/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
36.2%
Take federal loans
5.4%

All majors at Southwestern Community College

35 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Precision Metal Working
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Outdoor Education
Security Science and Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Design and Applied Arts
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Educational Administration and Supervision
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
Carpenters
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Culinary Arts and Related Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Legal Support Services
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Information Science/Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions

Cost & ROI

Is Southwestern Community College worth it?

Pay $5,207/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $34,145 ten years out — about 6.6× the annual cost. Value grade: A+.

Avg net price
$5,207/yr
Median earnings
$34,145/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$10,500~$114/mo
4-year est. cost
$20,828net of aid

Frequently asked questions

Does Southwestern Community College report an acceptance rate?

Southwestern Community College does not report a standard undergraduate acceptance rate in the current federal dataset. EduGradify shows this as open or not reported instead of treating missing data as a precise 100% admit rate.

How much does Southwestern Community College cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $5,207. The sticker price before any aid is $15,856, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $20,828.

How much debt do Southwestern Community College graduates have?

Graduates leave Southwestern Community College with a median federal student loan balance of $10,500, which works out to about $114 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 5.4% of students take federal loans.

Is Southwestern Community College worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Southwestern Community College graduates earn a median of $34,145 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 6.6× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Southwestern Community College a value grade of A+.

What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Community College?

53.1% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Southwestern Community College within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 74.7%.

What are the most popular majors at Southwestern Community College?

35 programs are listed in federal data; 30 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Southwestern Community College is Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (18.7%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (17.8%).

What percent of Southwestern Community College students receive financial aid?

36.2% of Southwestern Community College students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 5.4% take federal student loans.

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