Southwestern Oregon Community College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,880
    4.95% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $10,051
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,551
    51.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    39.7%
    148 Graduates

    About

    Southwestern Oregon Community College is a higher education institution located in Coos County, OR. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwestern Oregon Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (155 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (48 degrees), and General Studies (39 degrees).

    In 2024, 418 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Oregon Community College. 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (288 degrees), 6.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Oregon Community College is $4,880, which is $−3,280 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Oregon Community College is $4,880, which is $3,280 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,051.

    In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Oregon Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,880
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Oregon Community College was $4,880. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Oregon Community College is $−3,280 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $10,051
    2024 Value
    7.72%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southwestern Oregon Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,051. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southwestern Oregon Community College grew by 7.72%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,030
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Oregon Community College was of $8,030 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.83% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    19%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    68% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Oregon Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.62% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Southwestern Oregon Community College had a total enrollment of 1,551 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Oregon Community College is 795 students and the part-time enrollment is 756. This means that 51.3% of students enrolled at Southwestern Oregon Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Southwestern Oregon Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.13% Two or More Races, 2.71% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.48% Asian, 1.29% Black or African American, and 0.967% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Southwestern Oregon Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.3%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.85%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    51.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southwestern Oregon Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,551 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Oregon Community College is 795 and the part-time enrollment is 756. This means that 51.3% of students enrolled at Southwestern Oregon Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    57%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern Oregon Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southwestern Oregon Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,024 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      222 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      95 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southwestern Oregon Community College is 66% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.13% Two or More Races, 2.71% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.48% Asian, 1.29% Black or African American, and 0.967% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 61 students (3.93%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 108 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern Oregon Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Oregon Community College is white (288 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwestern Oregon Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (155 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (48 degrees) and General Studies (39 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Oregon Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (13 degrees awarded), Precision Production (42 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (194 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Oregon Community College are Registered nurses (1,506,635 people), Medical & health services managers (170,512 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (167,764 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (148,395 people), and Pharmacists (136,114 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southwestern Oregon Community College in 2024 are Communication Technologies (13 degrees awarded), Precision Production (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (194 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees), and Health (89 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Oregon Community College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

    The most specialized majors at Southwestern Oregon Community College are Communication Technologies (13 degrees awarded), Precision Production (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (194 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees), and Health (89 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Oregon Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,641,145 people), Elementary & secondary schools (434,220 people), Outpatient care centers (299,949 people), Offices of physicians (209,861 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (193,417 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southwestern Oregon Community College are Communication Technologies (13 degrees awarded), Precision Production (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (194 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees), and Health (89 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Oregon Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      17 degrees awarded
    2. Baking & Pastry Arts
      9 degrees awarded
    3. Culinary Arts & Chef Training
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southwestern Oregon Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 17 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    155
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    263
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Oregon Community College, which is 0.589 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (263).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.476 times less than the 105 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.1 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    30%
    100% Completion Time
    38%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 30% of students graduating from Southwestern Oregon Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      288 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      43 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      35 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Oregon Community College is white (288 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

    3.35% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      398 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      340 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      329 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Oregon Community College is white female (398 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (340 degrees).

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    Operations

    Southwestern Oregon Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.98M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 443k (8.9%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Southwestern Oregon Community College had a total salary expenditure of 39.6M. Southwestern Oregon Community College employs 21 Assistant professors, 17 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Southwestern Oregon Community College are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Assistant professor (10), and Male Associate professor (10).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Oregon Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, Service, with 23 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

    Endowment

    $4.98M
    2024 Endowment
    12.9%
    growth from 2023

    Southwestern Oregon Community College has an endowment valued at about $4.98M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Oregon Community College grew 12.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.43M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $12.4M
    2024 Salaries
    6.84%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Southwestern Oregon Community College paid a median of $12.4M in salaries, which represents 31.4% of their overall expenditure ($39.6M) and a 6.84% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.37% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.13% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.26M
    Instructional Salaries
    47
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southwestern Oregon Community College paid a total of $3.26M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Oregon Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, Service with 23 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

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