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# Southwestern Community College

Public two-year college in western North Carolina serving 2,109 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 35.348575, -83.207129

### Summary

Public two-year college in western North Carolina serving 2,109 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

### Description

Southwestern Community College is a public two-year institution located in Sylva, North Carolina, serving students in the western mountain region. The college enrolls 2,109 students and offers general education and liberal arts coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into the workforce.

Annual in-state tuition is $3,792, with out-of-state tuition at $12,864. The college's low cost of attendance makes it an economical entry point for higher education in the region. Most students attend part-time while balancing work and other commitments, which is typical for community colleges serving rural and small-town populations.

As a transfer-focused institution, Southwestern CC works best for students planning to complete general education requirements before moving to a bachelor's degree program, as well as those seeking workforce credentials and skills training. The college plays a key role in broadening access to higher education in western North Carolina. For more information, visit the official website at https://www.southwesterncc.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 199,731
- **State**: NC
- **City**: Sylva
- **Address**: 447 College Drive
- **Zip Code**: 28779
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.southwesterncc.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $3,792
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $12,864
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $3,792
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $12,864
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,109
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $62,659,683
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities