College statistics
- Address:
- 1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR
97420 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.socc.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,880
- Room and Board:
- $8,526
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $14,321,661
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Southwestern Oregon Community College is a public two-year institution located in Coos Bay, Oregon, a small coastal town in the southwestern part of the state. The college serves the local region and surrounding areas with accessible, transfer-focused education and workforce training programs rooted in liberal arts and sciences.
Annual tuition is $4,880 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance (including room and board) of $13,406. The college enrolls approximately 1,489 students and maintains a small, community-oriented campus environment.
SOCC functions primarily as a transfer pathway to four-year universities, making it well-suited for students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education or those unsure about their academic direction before committing to a bachelor's degree program. Prospective students should visit www.socc.edu/ to learn about specific program offerings, student support services, and transfer agreements with Oregon universities.