Established in 1961, Southwestern College is one of 109 public community colleges in the state of California and the only institute of higher education located in the southern portion of San Diego County. Its location—nestled between the City of San Diego and the U.S.-Mexico international border on a 156-acre plot—positions it to play an important role in the intellectual growth of the more than 400,000 residents that call South County home.
Serving approximately 18,000 students annually, Southwestern College offers more than 285 associate degree and certificate options. A host of noncredit courses designed to enhance personal and professional development are also offered through the College’s Continuing Education department.
Southwestern College has continuously received accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Whether pursuing an A.A. degree, preparing to transfer to a four-year college or university, or acquiring new occupational skills, students attending Southwestern College are given every opportunity to meet their educational goals.
Southwestern College is a public, two-year community college located in the city of Chula Vista, California.
Founded in 1961, Southwestern College serves approximately 19,000 students annually, while over half a million students have attended the campus since its inception. The college offers approximately 285 associate degree and certificate options and ranks consistently in the top 100 in the number of associate degrees conferred among Community colleges nationwide. The campus is also a feeder school for students hoping to transfer to the two local public universities, University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University, and also many other private institutions.
The college mascot is that of a Jaguar, changed from an Apache amid local and national concerns about using people as mascots.
Southwestern College's football stadium is also home to the renowned "Uni-Saints" football games between avid rivals Saint Augustine High School and The University of San Diego High School, now Cathedral Catholic High School
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 762 | $ 4,934 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 728 | $ 4,900 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 39 | $ 39 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,232 | 33% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 871 | 49% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 746 | 1% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,156 | 1% | |
Any Aid: |
51% |
