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Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College, also known as SCC, is a two-year college located in Sylva, North Carolina, United States. It is an educational institution offering post-secondary education and lower-level tertiary education. It grants certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees to the students. SCC is an associate of the North Carolina Community College System. The student body of SCC includes an impressive number of international students as well.

Southwestern Community College boasts an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the important ones include Criminal Justice/ Cybercrime Technology Student Association, Epsilon Sigma Pi EMS Professional Society, Respiratory Therapy Technology Club, and Health Information Technology Club.

Overview of Southwestern Community College

The main campus of Southwestern Community College is in Sylva, NC (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public school. Southwestern Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Southwestern Community College students most commonly major in a field related to hospitality.

Southwestern Community College Selectivity

The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending Southwestern Community College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Faculty

The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.

Student Body

In 2007, Southwestern Community College had 2,040 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College
447 College Dr
Sylva, NC 28779
General Phone: (828) 586-4091
http://www.southwesterncc.edu

Southwestern Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts58liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine37registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology36radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech, clinical and medical lab science, medical lab tech
Therapy And Counseling28physical therapist assistant, massage therapy, substance abuse counseling
Beauty And Cosmetology25cosmetology, manicurist
Education And Teaching23early childhood education, teacher aide, education courses
Business And Management20business management, accounting technology, management information systems
Engineering Technician19surveying tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, engineering technician
Hospitality17hotel management
Computer Science And Engineering16network management, information technology, information science
Security And Law Enforcement15corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and safety, forensic science
Medical Administration10medical records tech, medical transcription
Office And Administration6executive secretary, office data entry
Mechanics And Repair6HVAC, automobile mechanics
Production Trades5welding
Photography And Commercial Art3commercial art
Law2legal assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts2chef training
Construction Trades2electrician, carpentry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy2parks and recreation studies
Family And Social Work1child development
Real Estate And Construction Management0real estate

Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree22235
Award of less than 1 academic year7727
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years348

Student Body

In 2007, Southwestern Community College had a total enrollment of 2,040 students (1,178 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White85%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian8%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1817%
18-1919%
20-2114%
22-2410%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-396%
40-498%
50-645%
65+0%

Southwestern Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time34 %

Southwestern Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Sylva, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Southwestern Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,241
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,597
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Southwestern Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 846600)

Southwestern Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4528

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year45$45,08228$46,277
All faculty totalacademic year45$45,08228$46,277

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southwestern Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Southwestern Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southwestern Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Southwestern Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Southwestern Community College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Southwestern Community College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Southwestern Community College % of degrees in hospitality
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Southwestern Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Southwestern Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Southwestern Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Southwestern Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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