SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
- 900 Otay Lakes Rd
- Chula Vista, CA 91910
- OPEID College Code: 00129400
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- General Phone: (619) 482-6550
- Superintendent/President: Raj K. Chopra
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 21,597
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Southwestern College is a public, two-year community college in southern San Diego County. Its 156-acre campus is situated halfway between the city of San Diego and the U.S.-Mexico border. Southwestern College offers more than 300 associate's degrees and vocational certificates. The college offers associate's degrees in more than 130 different majors, and Career Technical Education Certificates in more than 100 majors. Many non-credit courses are also available to for continuing personal and professional development.
Many students attending Southwestern College are preparing to transfer to four-year colleges or universities where they will complete their bachelor's degrees. Southwestern College consistently ranks in the top 100 among community colleges for the number of associate degrees conferred.
Southwestern College is ranked 24th among community colleges in the nation for minority students.
The college is in the final stages of planning before construction of a Child Development Center that will serve roughly 120 children daily. It will feature six classrooms and many observation rooms for college students enrolled in the Child Development Programs.
Southwestern recently launched its Cultural Exchange Excursion program, with an excursion that took participants to China.
A range of learning options are available at Southwestern College, including distance learning, online classes, weekend and evening classes, and sessions of different lengths for accelerated or convenient learning.
History
Southwestern College was founded in 1961. Since 1964, it has received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Academics
The academic calendar for Southwestern College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters or "terms." There are several short sessions available within most semesters or terms.
Colleges and Schools
The schools and academic divisions at Southwestern College include:
- School of Business, Professional & Technical Education
- School of Social Sciences & Humanities
- School of Language and Literature
- School of Arts & Communication
- School of Mathematics, Science & Engineering
- School of Health, Exercise Science & Athletics
- Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE)
- Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa
- Higher Education Center at National City
Student Life
Student clubs and organizations on the Southwestern College campus are plentiful, and cover interests in architecture, medieval combat, debate, dental hygiene, earth science, folklore, hip hop dance, jewelry making and performing arts, among others.
There are also many events on campus, including the Festival of Nations, which is a cultural event that highlights the multi-ethnic population of Southwestern College and the surrounding communities.
Student services on campus include a range of dining options, health services, veteran services, academic assessment, learning communities, disabilities support services, a career center, counseling and career guidance, a women's resource center, and more.
Traditions
The school colors for Southwestern College are burgundy and white, with gold as an accent color. The school mascot is a black jaguar. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Southwestern "Jaguars" or "Jags."
Athletics
The Southwestern College "Jaguars" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross County
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main campus in Chula Vista, Southwestern College has a Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa, and a Higher Education Center at National City.
Community Life
A new child development center is soon to begin construction, and Southwestern College also plans construction of a Family Resource Center within the educational village at its Higher Education Center in National City.
Southwestern College was designated a "Best Small Business Support Organization" by the San Diego Supplier Development Council. The designation was given for the efforts of the college's Contracting Opportunities Center that liaises with small businesses in the community.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.swccd.edu
- Mission Statement
- Southwestern Community College District is committed to serving its diverse and multicultural cultural community by providing dynamic, quality education which promotes the personal, career, and educational goals of its members. To this end, the College encourages participation by all to improve the quality of life for individuals.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
Tour of Southwestern Community College, October 3, 2011
Southwestern College Police
2008 Bash at the Beach Softball Tournament in Santa Barbara
2008 Bash at the Beach Softball Tournament in Santa Barbara
2008 Bash at the Beach Softball Tournament in Santa Barbara
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Southwestern Counseling Center- Santa Fe, New Mexico
2008 Bash at the Beach Softball Tournament in Santa Barbara
2008 Bash at the Beach Softball Tournament in Santa Barbara
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.swccd.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 27% | 39% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,731 | $3,978 | $918 | $750 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 14.0% | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| Number in Default | 31 | 30 | 27 |
| Number in Repayment | 220 | 197 | 252 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $772 | $598 | $598 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $772 | $598 | $948 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,048 | $5,628 | $5,078 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,422 | $1,422 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,160 | $9,936 | $9,936 |
| Other Expenses | $3,672 | $3,348 | $3,348 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,654 | $3,348 | $3,330 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,410 | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| In-State | $2,410 | $2,020 | $2,370 |
| Out of State | $7,686 | $7,050 | $6,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,242 | $15,304 | $15,304 |
| In-State | $17,242 | $15,304 | $15,654 |
| Out of State | $22,518 | $20,334 | $19,784 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,064 | $5,350 | $5,350 |
| In-State | $6,064 | $5,350 | $5,700 |
| Out of State | $11,340 | $10,380 | $9,830 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,597 Undergraduate: 21,597
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,013 Female: 11,584
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,013 Female: 11,584
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,904 Part-Time: 13,693
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,904 Part-Time: 13,693
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 68 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 153 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1,096 | 5% |
| Asian | 3,038 | 14% |
| Hispanic | 13,313 | 62% |
| White | 2,805 | 13% |
| Unknown | 1,124 | 5% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,084 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,844 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,318 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,315 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,491 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,285 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 902 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,451 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 823 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 84 | 0.4% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,201 | 626 | 575 |
| Faculty Status | 821 | 250 | 571 |
| Tenured Faculty | 200 | 200 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 821 | 250 | 571 |
| Primarily Instruction | 821 | 250 | 571 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 355 | 351 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 115 | 112 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 74 | 74 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,995 (199) | $85,635 (94) | $86,318 (105) |
| Instructor | $85,995 (199) | $85,635 (94) | $86,318 (105) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $96,285 (51) | $97,368 (20) | $95,586 (31) |
| Instructor | $96,285 (51) | $97,368 (20) | $95,586 (31) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,523 (250) | $84,588 (114) | $84,469 (136) |
| Instructor | $84,523 (250) | $84,588 (114) | $84,469 (136) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 365 | 237 | 128 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 364 | 236 | 128 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Football | 92 | 92 | - |
| Soccer | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 39 | 26 | 13 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Water Polo | 32 | 13 | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $15,065 | $14,541 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,070 | $2,220 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 51 | 30 | 21 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water Polo | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 28% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 25% |
| Female | 31% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 20 | 25 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 12 |
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