Southwestern Community College

Sylva, NC · Town · 1,249 students

Year

Public

Town

Small (<3k)

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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

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Location

Sylva, NC, 28779 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

137 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$15,856

Out-of-state COA

$24,928

Avg net price

$5,207

In-state tuition

$4,112

Out-of-state tuition

$13,184

Books & supplies

$2,232/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$4,982

$30–48k

$4,423

$48–75k

$6,494

$75–110k

$7,592

Admissions

Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes

Graduation rate

53%

Consumer completion

41%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

57%

Transferred

18%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

25%

Median earnings (6yr)

$31,660

Median earnings (10yr)

$34,145

Median debt

$10,500

Monthly loan payment

$111

Debt range (25th–75th)

$3,500–$14,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$20,954

Student Body

Men 30%Women 70%

Student : Faculty ratio

■ Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

36%

First-generation

44%

Median family income

$21,372

Independent students

48%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

25.0

Part-time students

58%

Race & ethnicity

White

73%

Hispanic

12%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Institutional

Endowment

$7M

Full-time faculty

19%

Avg faculty salary

$6,459/mo

Instructional spend/student

$9,346

Federal loan rate