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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
- Website: www.swccd.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 20,153
Basic Information
- 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
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- 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%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 34% | 58% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,715 | $3,148 | $791 | $1,149 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.7% | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Number in Default | 27 | 13 | 19 |
| Number in Repayment | 252 | 259 | 282 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $518 | $659 | $762 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,430 | $4,979 | $4,934 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,422 | $1,332 | $1,260 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,936 | $9,522 | $8,748 |
| Other Expenses | $3,348 | $3,294 | $3,204 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,294 | $3,168 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,940 | $1,991 | $2,022 |
| Out of State | $5,852 | $6,311 | $6,194 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,224 | $14,807 | $13,974 |
| Out of State | $19,136 | $19,127 | $18,146 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,270 | $5,249 | $5,190 |
| Out of State | $9,182 | $9,569 | $9,362 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 20,153 Undergraduate: 20,153
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,920 Female: 11,233
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,920 Female: 11,233
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,564 Part-Time: 13,589
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,564 Part-Time: 13,589
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 80 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 107 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1,060 | 5% |
| Asian | 3,232 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 11,984 | 59% |
| White | 2,666 | 13% |
| Unknown | 1,024 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,114 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,444 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,840 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,941 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,290 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,095 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 890 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,467 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 926 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 146 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,320 | 651 | 669 |
| Faculty Status | 917 | 251 | 666 |
| Tenured Faculty | 180 | 180 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 917 | 251 | 666 |
| Primarily Instruction | 917 | 251 | 666 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 42 | 42 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 361 | 358 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 119 | 118 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 75 | 75 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,102 (202) | $84,506 (95) | $85,630 (107) |
| Instructor | $85,102 (202) | $84,506 (95) | $85,630 (107) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,913 (49) | $92,375 (21) | $95,067 (28) |
| Instructor | $93,913 (49) | $92,375 (21) | $95,067 (28) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,489 (251) | $82,890 (116) | $84,003 (135) |
| Instructor | $83,489 (251) | $82,890 (116) | $84,003 (135) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 381 | 255 | 126 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 356 | 244 | 112 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Football | 84 | 84 | - |
| Soccer | 61 | 37 | 24 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| Tennis | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 42 | 31 | 11 |
| Cross Country | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Water Polo | 32 | 15 | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $19,950 | $14,307 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,195 | $5,195 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 56 | 32 | 24 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 24% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 18% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 30% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | 21% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 25 | 27 |
| Vehicle Theft | 12 | 12 |
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