Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About Southwestern College
Southwestern College is a large, public institution in Chula Vista, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 18,614 students. 36% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $40,060.
Open
Acceptance
$12,671
Net price
18,614
Enrollment
36%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,671
Average net price
$1,344
In-state tuition
$10,640
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,210
Books & supplies
$22,104
Total cost of attendance
36%
Students receiving Pell grants
5%
Students with federal loans
$4,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$40,060
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$33,970
Median earnings (6 yrs)
36%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
63%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,280
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
18,614
Total enrollment
57%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
57%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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