Southwestern College
Southwestern College is a highly regarded two-year public community college that is located in Chula Vista, California. This school was founded all the way back in 1961 and it currently has more than 27,000 students enrolled in its various programs. This is a very large community college that has been serving the needs of the people for a very long time. It offers students a very good educational experience and has all of the best resources that students can expect. This school has many associate degree opportunities and it also offers certificate programs for students that wish to go that route. SWC has a large campus containing 156 acres of land. There are also many different athletics departments for students to enjoy and take part in.
The nursing program at SWC is designed to prepare nursing students for the difficulties of being a registered nurse. Success as a nurse depends on the ability to adapt to challenging situations. All students will be receiving an education that is designed to help them adapt to an ever-changing professional environment. Students will learn how to implement the latest techniques and will also be focusing on giving nurses all of the right tools to succeed as a professional. SWC is also partnered with San Diego State University (SDSU) that will allow students to pursue a baccalaureate program to further their education.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students18,413 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 17 |
| Certificate | 8 | 55 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 95 miles radius of Southwestern College
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United Education Institute - Chula Vista Campus
5 miles away |
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San Diego City College
10 miles away |
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Grossmont College
12 miles away |
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Palomar College
37 miles away |
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Saddleback College
74 miles away |
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Mt San Jacinto Community College District
81 miles away |
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College of the Desert
83 miles away |
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Imperial Valley College
88 miles away |
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Riverside City College
94 miles away |
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Golden West College
95 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Grossmont College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Imperial Valley College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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MiraCosta College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Palomar College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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San Diego City College
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 07/01/1964 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2000 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $234/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $10,530 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $16,380 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $29,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of Southwestern College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 55% | $4,710 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $464 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $2,045 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $643 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1% | $2,843 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,850
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,155 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,212 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,694 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,576 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
18,413
Undergrads
0
Graduates
9,823
Women
8,590
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
69% |
|
White |
11% |
|
Asian |
10% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
