Southwestern College

2-4 Years Public College In Chula Vista, CA

Southwestern College (referred to as Southwestern) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Chula Vista, CA. It is classified as Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Southwestern College is $1,344 for California residents and $9,492 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,530 and student to faculty ratio is 4.55% (22 to 1).The highest degree offered at Southwestern College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$1,344 (California Residents) $9,492 (out-of-state)
Student Population16,530
Graduation Rate31%
Student to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
Southwestern College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (7/1/1964 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Southwestern College is $1,344 for California residents and $9,492 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Southwestern College offers the alternative tuition plans. 65 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,555 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Southwestern College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Southwestern College offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Southwestern College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Southwestern College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
Southwestern College Mission Statement
Southwestern Community College District promotes student learning and success by committing to continuous improvement that includes planning, implementation, and evaluation. We serve a diverse community of students by providing a wide range of dynamic and high quality academic programs and comprehensive student services. The District provides educational opportunities in the following areas:-associate degree and certificate programs-transfer-professional, technical, and career advancement-basic skills, personal enrichment-non-credit adult education-community services-economic, workforce, and community development.