Southwestern Community College (199731)

www.southwesterncc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,472

177% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,131

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,109

25.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.6%

37 Graduates

About

Southwestern Community College (199731) is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwestern Community College (199731) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (109 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees), and Registered Nursing (25 degrees).

In 2023, 853 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Community College (199731). 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (650 degrees), 7.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (88 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Community College (199731) is $5,472, which is $−2,781 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Community College (199731) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 121 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Community College (199731) is $5,472, which is $2,781 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,131.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Community College (199731) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,472

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Community College (199731) was $5,472. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Community College (199731) is $−2,781 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern Community College (199731) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,131

2023 Value

19.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwestern Community College (199731) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,131. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwestern Community College (199731) grew by 19.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Community College (199731) (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

$9,333

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Community College (199731) was of $9,333 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 21.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern Community College (199731) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Community College (199731) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 25.9% with respect to 2022, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Community College (199731) (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 Community College (199731) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 121 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 Community College (199731) had a total enrollment of 2,109 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Community College (199731) is 544 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,565. This means that 25.8% of students enrolled at Southwestern Community College (199731) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Community College (199731), both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.8% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.42% Two or More Races, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.52% Asian, and 0.0948% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Community College (199731) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.4%), followed by White Male (26.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Community College (199731) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,109 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Community College (199731) is 544 and the part-time enrollment is 1,565. This means that 25.8% of students enrolled at Southwestern Community College (199731) 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 Community College (199731) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Community College (199731) was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southwestern Community College (199731) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Community College (199731) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,535 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
241 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
175 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Community College (199731) is 72.8% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.42% Two or More Races, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.52% Asian, and 0.0948% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 27 students (1.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 297 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern Community College (199731). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Community College (199731) is white (650 degrees awarded). There were 7.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (88 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwestern Community College (199731) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (109 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees) and Registered Nursing (25 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Community College (199731), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (42 degrees awarded), Precision Production (34 degrees), and Construction (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Community College (199731) are Police officers (138,982 people), Other managers (83,194 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (52,671 people), Construction managers (47,614 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (45,262 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Community College (199731) in 2023 are Legal (42 degrees awarded), Precision Production (34 degrees), Construction (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (33 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 Community College (199731) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Community College (199731) are Legal (42 degrees awarded), Precision Production (34 degrees), Construction (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (33 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 Community College (199731) 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 Community College (199731).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded
Paralegal
39 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Southwestern Community College (199731) was General Business Administration & Management with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Southwestern Community College (199731) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

278

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

575

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 278 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Community College (199731), which is 0.483 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (575).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Community College (199731) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Community College (199731) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.652 times less than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Community College (199731) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.32 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from Southwestern Community College (199731) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southwestern Community College (199731) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
650 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
88 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Community College (199731) is white (650 degrees awarded). There were 7.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (88 degrees).

0.703% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
436 degrees awarded
White Male
214 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Community College (199731) is white female (436 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (214 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Community College (199731) has an endowment valued at nearly $6.12M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 224k (3.65%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Southwestern Community College (199731) had a total salary expenditure of 25.1M. Southwestern Community College (199731) employs 72 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southwestern Community College (199731) are Female No academic rank (44), and Male No academic rank (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Community College (199731) are: Management, with 29 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees.

Endowment

$6.12M

2023 Endowment

15.4%

growth from 2022

Southwestern Community College (199731) has an endowment valued at about $6.12M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Community College (199731) grew 15.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $320k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern Community College (199731) (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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.6M

2023 Salaries

3.14%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southwestern Community College (199731) paid a median of $11.6M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($25.1M) and a 3.14% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.01% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southwestern Community College (199731) paid a total of $4.21M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

72 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Community College (199731) was No academic rank with 72 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Community College (199731) were Management with 29 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Community College (199731) was Female No academic rank with 44 employees, and Male No academic rank with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Community College (199731).

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