Southwestern College (123800)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2023 Average Net Price

$12,723

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

18,469

42.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.5%

468 Graduates

About

Southwestern College (123800) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southwestern College (123800) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (457 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (25 degrees), and Surgical Technologist (15 degrees).

In 2023, 3,101 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern College (123800). 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,101 degrees), 5.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (416 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern College (123800) is $1,288, which is $−6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern College (123800) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 199 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern College (123800) is $1,288, which is $6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,723.

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern College (123800) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southwestern College (123800) was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Southwestern College (123800) is $−6,965 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern College (123800) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,723

2023 Value

4.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwestern College (123800) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,723. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwestern College (123800) grew by 4.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern College (123800) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$22,086

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern College (123800) was of $22,086 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern College (123800) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Southwestern College (123800) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.15% with respect to 2022, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern College (123800) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern College (123800) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 199 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southwestern College (123800) had a total enrollment of 18,469 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern College (123800) is 7,790 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,679. This means that 42.2% of students enrolled at Southwestern College (123800) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern College (123800), both undergraduate and graduate, is 69% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Asian, 9.85% White, 4.22% Black or African American, 3.8% Two or More Races, 0.368% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southwestern College (123800) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (40%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (31.2%) and Asian Female (6.07%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern College (123800) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,469 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern College (123800) is 7,790 and the part-time enrollment is 10,679. This means that 42.2% of students enrolled at Southwestern College (123800) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern College (123800) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern College (123800) was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southwestern College (123800) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern College (123800) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
12,743 enrolled students
Asian
1,880 enrolled students
White
1,820 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern College (123800) is 69% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Asian, 9.85% White, 4.22% Black or African American, 3.8% Two or More Races, 0.368% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 428 students (2.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 635 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern College (123800). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern College (123800) is hispanic or latino (2,101 degrees awarded). There were 5.05 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (416 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southwestern College (123800) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (457 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (25 degrees) and Surgical Technologist (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern College (123800), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), Protective Services (180 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (647 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern College (123800) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (367,107 people), Other managers (304,230 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (199,228 people), Police officers (173,683 people), and Chief executives & legislators (131,304 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern College (123800) in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), Protective Services (180 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (647 degrees), Social Sciences (200 degrees), and Communication Technologies (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern College (123800) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southwestern College (123800) are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), Protective Services (180 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (647 degrees), Social Sciences (200 degrees), and Communication Technologies (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern College (123800) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern College (123800).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
275 degrees awarded
General Psychology
199 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
148 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwestern College (123800) was General Business Administration & Management with 275 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwestern College (123800) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,233

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,868

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,233 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern College (123800), which is 0.66 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,868).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern College (123800) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 206 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern College (123800) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.549 times less than the 375 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 375 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern College (123800) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.82 times more than the 206 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Southwestern College (123800) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (56.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southwestern College (123800) is Female and Black or African American (56.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.641% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,101 degrees awarded
Asian
416 degrees awarded
White
259 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern College (123800) is hispanic or latino (2,101 degrees awarded). There were 5.05 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (416 degrees).

1.48% of degree recipients (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,287 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
814 degrees awarded
Asian Female
253 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern College (123800) is hispanic or latino female (1,287 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (814 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern College (123800) has an endowment valued at nearly $2.66M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.21M (309%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Southwestern College (123800) had a total salary expenditure of 280M. Southwestern College (123800) employs 153 Professors, 56 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southwestern College (123800) are Female Professor (88), Male Professor (65), and Female Assistant professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern College (123800) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 172 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 89 employees, and Service with 70 employees.

Endowment

$2.66M

2023 Endowment

7.8%

growth from 2022

Southwestern College (123800) has an endowment valued at about $2.66M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern College (123800) grew 7.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.14M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern College (123800) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.2M - Federal
$43.3M - State
$342k - Local

As of 2023, Southwestern College (123800) received $11.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $43.3M from state grants and contracts, and $342k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$102M

2023 Salaries

13%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southwestern College (123800) paid a median of $102M in salaries, which represents 36.3% of their overall expenditure ($280M) and a 13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.26% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$23.8M

Instructional Salaries

209

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southwestern College (123800) paid a total of $23.8M to 209 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

153 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

172 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern College (123800) were Professor with 153 employees, and Assistant professor with 56 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern College (123800) were Office and Administrative Support with 172 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 89 employees, and Service with 70 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern College (123800) was Female Professor with 88 employees, Male Professor with 65 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern College (123800).

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