Quick Facts about Southwestern
Accreditation
Southwestern Oregon Community College (Southwestern) is accredited
by the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools
and Colleges. Accreditation was reaffirmed in 2002. The curricula of
programs are approved by the Oregon State Board of Education and are
subject to periodic evaluation.
Copies of the College’s accreditation, certifications and licenses
are available for review in the Office of Instruction located in Tioga
Hall.
The Campus
Southwestern is located within two miles of the Pacific Ocean in an area of
scenic beauty and mild climate. The 153-acre institution lies completely
within the city of Coos Bay and is bordered on the north and east by the
city of North Bend.
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- Complete bookstore with all your college supply needs
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Student Safety is #1
Southwestern Oregon Community College has 24-hour security, 7-days a week,
365 days a year! Our professional security is friendly and helpful.
Certificates and Degrees
Southwestern currently offers 26 One-Year or less certificates and over 80
two-year transfer degrees.
Most popular areas of study: Business Administration, Computer Science,
Education, General Science, and Nursing
Students
Enrollment has grown from 266 students in 1961 to over 15,000 students annually.
Staff has grown from 15 to approximately 70 full-time faculty and from 11
to over 275 part-time instructors. Cultural and athletic events at the College
attract 20,000 men, women and children each year.
Residence
90% of SOCC students live within five miles of the campus
 Faculty
20:1 Ratio of students to instructors
Why Students Enroll Here
Academic transfer degrees - 60%
Career degrees - 30%
Continuing education classes - 3%
GED, basic skills, & family education - 5%
Undecided - 2%
Housing
Southwestern is proud to be one of only 3 community colleges
in the state to offer on-campus housing!
Features
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- Free satellite television
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- Endless opportunity to meet other students
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- 5-minute walk to campus, library, and recreation center
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- 4-bedroom apartments with 2 bathrooms
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- Resident advisors - student peers to support and provide
information
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- Fully furnished with a full kitchen including fridge and
stove
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- Across from campus features fast-food restaurants, as well
as shopping center
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Note: Native speakers of English from Australia ,
Canada , New Zealand , and United Kingdom are not required to provide
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