Southwestern Community College

Contact Information

FINANCIAL AID RATE

83%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,406

School Reviews

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Southwestern Community College

4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC

Southwestern Community College is a two-year postsecondary educational institution operating in the North Carolina Community College System. With a vision to provide a gateway for enriching lives and broadening horizons, the Southwestern Community College acts as guiding force in growing and caring for the community.

Southwestern Community College was established in 1964, in Sylva as the Jackson County Industrial Education Center. It provides instruction in more than 60 programs and awards Certificates, Diplomas and Associate Degrees for its various programs. Every year over 2500 students enroll for credit courses and over 5500 students enroll for other courses, workshops or seminars offered through Continuing Education. The college has opened a new Macon campus and also operates in 4 other centers that are located in Bryson City, Franklin and Cashiers.

The College campus has resource-rich, state of the art facility with computer laboratories and interactive classrooms. Some of the curriculum programs they offer are - Business Administration, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology, Health Information Technology, Real Estate, Networking and Web Technology.

Continuing Education classes are available in the areas of Arts and Crafts, Business and Industry Training, Nursing and Small Business Center Courses.

The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate’s degrees.

So if you want to continue your educational journey, enhance your career skills or transfer to a four-year degree college, SCC is the right choice for you. SCC is committed to provide you with a curriculum that will challenge you and cultivate your skills to better your future.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Southwestern Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credits
Life Experience Credits
AP Course Credits

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $4,100. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $2,100-$2,600
- Out-of-State: $7,500-$9,005
Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $76-$91 per unit
- Out-of-State: $270-$320 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	83%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	80%	$6,795
Receiving Student Loans	9%	$5,722

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Southwestern Community College may offer services to students like:

Online course work available
Remedial instructional courses
Career path counseling
Work study style employment
Helping students find work after graduation

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1985)

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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