Why SWOCC
The Southwestern Advantage
At Southwestern you’ll get distinct advantages to help you thrive academically. You’ll benefit from our small class sizes and supportive campus community. We are committed to your education whether you’re here to get a certificate, taking a pathway program, getting your GED, attending a community ed class, or transferring to a four-year college. Whatever your path, we are here to help you move ahead and achieve your educational goals.
It's Academic
We know that it’s important for students to achieve academically. It’s why Southwestern has such dynamic offerings on campus like student housing, tutoring, financial aid workshops, college success courses, college counseling, and writing and math labs. Most importantly, our classes are taught by experienced professors, not Teaching Assistants, which means you’re getting superior academic support right in the classroom. At Southwestern you’ll get all the help you need to complete your course of study successfully.
Dollars and Sense
Southwestern is a state and national leader in student success and support. Making us the premiere destination for transfer, high skilled job training, and lifelong learning on the southern Oregon coast.
A Learning Environment of Achievement
Southwestern boasts the highest graduation and transfer rate among all community colleges in Oregon.
Providing Easy Access to Education
88% of all first-time, full-time degree and certificate seeking students at Southwestern received some type of financial aid.
Making Education Affordable
No out-of-state tuition means a quality education at an affordable price.
Average Class Size
Free Tutoring
Culinary- Physics
- Marine Science
- Chemistry
- Forestry
- Welding
- Nursing
- Fire Science
- EMS
70+ Programs and University Options
It's NOT All Academic
Of course, college is more than classes and course work - it’s an experience, and that great college experience is part of why so many students choose Southwestern. We offer organized student activities throughout the year including skiing and snowboarding trips, white water rafting trips, Monday Night Football parties, barbecues, movie nights, and concerts.
Athletics
Liam – British Columbia
Coming to Southwestern was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Everyone was kind and thoughtful. They made me feel at home.
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Swimming
- eSports
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Softball
- eSports
Student Life
At Southwestern we feel College is about more than just sitting in classes and earning a degree. It's about being involved and taking advantage of other kinds of learning experiences outside the classroom such as Community Service, Clubs and Organizations, and Student Leadership. All of this helps involve you more fully in your education.
Student Recreation Center
Our Student Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art facility open to everyone. Regardless of your individual exercise needs and fitness experience, it’s likely that the rec center has equipment and activities that are ideal for you!
Our facilities offer:
- Cardio equipment
- Circuit weight machines
- Free weight machines
- Barbells and dumbbells
- Collegiate-sized basketball court
- Racquetball court Climbing wall
More Southwestern Advantages
- A generous selection of on campus student employment
- Internships available to all students
- Competitive athletic teams and athletic scholarships
- Classes taught by highly qualified instructors not by Teacher Aides
- Safe area with low crime rates and 24 hour campus security
- Culturally rich and supportive local communities
