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Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA · City · 18,614 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Southwestern College in Chula Vista is the premier public associate-degree granting institution in southern San Diego County, highly regarded for its seamless transfer pathways to top California universities and its unique, binational student body shaped by its proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border. The college is particularly renowned for its exceptional Nursing and Allied Health programs, robust STEM majors housed in a state-of-the-art Math, Science, and Engineering complex, and popular administration of justice and business pathways. On campus, prospective students will find a supportive, multicultural environment enriched by active student clubs, competitive Jaguar athletics, and dedicated resource centers that make this Hispanic-Serving Institution feel like a true launchpad for personal and professional growth.

Location
Chula Vista, CA, 91910-7297 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SAN · San Diego
13 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,104
Out-of-state COA
$31,400
Avg net price
$12,671
In-state tuition
$1,344
Out-of-state tuition
$10,640
Books & supplies
$1,210/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,380
$30–48k
$11,634
$48–75k
$14,332
$75–110k
$18,484
$110k+
$20,045
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
41%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,970
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,060
Median debt
$4,500
Monthly loan payment
$48
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,458$5,934
Debt (90th percentile)
$10,500
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
26
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
57%
Median family income
$19,399
Independent students
35%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
57%
Race & ethnicity
White
14%
Hispanic
64%
Black
5%
Asian
9%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
27%
Avg faculty salary
$11,677/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,280
Federal loan rate
5%

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