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Southwestern College is a public, two-year community college located in the city of Chula Vista, California. It was founded in the year 1961. The college enrolls more than 18,000 students every year. It offers more than 250 associate degrees and certificate programs which consistently rank in the top 100 of associate degrees conferred among community colleges nationwide.
Southwestern College is also a feeder school for students hoping to make a transfer to one of two local public universities, University of California San Diego and San Diego State University, as well as many other private institutions. The official mascot of the college is the Jaguar. The sports teams are known as the Jaguars.
Students attend Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Southwestern College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to Southwestern College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Southwestern College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 19,324 students at the school (as of 2005). Southwestern College has a large minority student population.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southwestern College is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern College
900 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91910
General Phone: (619) 482-6550
Admissions Phone: (619) 482-6550
Financial Aid Phone: (619) 482-6357
http://www.swc.cc.ca.us
Southwestern College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 552 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, political science, language translation, Spanish language, French language, anthropology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 186 | child development, social service professions, human services, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 162 | criminal justice and police, corrections, fire-fighting, forensic science |
| Business And Management | 125 | business management, accounting, international business, banking, sales and marketing, small business management, electronic commerce |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 90 | computer and info science, system administration, web design, information technology, computer networking, computer science, computer programming, webmastering |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 69 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | psychology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 38 | electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, communications install and repair, computer repair, small engine mechanics |
| Law | 32 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 30 | drafting, industrial safety tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Office And Administration | 29 | administrative assistant, data entry, office management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 22 | dental hygienist, medical coding, surgical tech |
| Construction Trades | 22 | building inspector, construction manager |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Design | 12 | graphic design |
| Media | 10 | radio and television, journalism, animation and special effects |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical secretary |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | landscaping, plant nursery, floristry, turf management |
| Architecture And Planning | 9 | architectural tech |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 8 | biology tech, chemical tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 7 | real estate |
| Music | 6 | music management, music |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Science | 6 | biology, physical sciences, physics, geology, chemistry, astronomy |
| Hospitality | 5 | travel services |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | photography |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | dance, drama |
| Medicine | 1 | medical preparatory |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | culinary arts |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,064 | 87 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 455 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 36 |
In 2005, Southwestern College had a total enrollment of 19,324 students (10,954 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 54% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| State unknown | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chula Vista, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (619) 482-6550
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 762 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,934 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 129400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (619) 482-6357
Southwestern College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 82 | 89 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 18 | $69,410 | 25 | $69,939 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $69,410 | 25 | $69,939 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 88 | $54,936 | 98 | $54,276 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $54,936 | 98 | $54,276 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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