C
Average
Score: 51/100

Southwestern Oregon Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 38%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B
69/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Quick Stats

1,489
Total Enrollment
38%
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,331
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Southwestern Oregon Community College

16% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 241 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$330,480
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,603
1-Year Change
+1.8%
For parents & investors

The Southwestern Oregon Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $330,480
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,603/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97420 (3.8% cap, Coos Bay)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,650 $4,650
Total Cost (On-Campus) $18,189 $18,189

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
39%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Out Loans
$9,331
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,466
$30,001 - $48,000$7,190
$48,001 - $75,000$8,314
$75,001 - $110,000$12,301
$110,001+$12,774

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 155 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 48 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 42 grads/yr General Studies 39 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 19 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 19 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 17 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 16 grads/yr Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 9 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 8 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 6 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 6 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 4 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 4 grads/yr Pre-Engineering 4 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 4 grads/yr Physics, General 3 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2 grads/yr Accounting 2 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Chefs and head cooks
$61k/yr 197,300 jobs
Bakers
$37k/yr 249,100 jobs

Student Demographics

1,489
Total Students
62%
Women
55%
Traditional Age (18-24)
16%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Hispanic 13%
Black 1%
Asian 3%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 62%
Off-Campus (Renters) 16%
With Family 22%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~241 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%
25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern Oregon Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Southwestern Oregon Community College?
Tuition at Southwestern Oregon Community College is $4,650 for in-state students and $4,650 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,331.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Oregon Community College?
The graduation rate at Southwestern Oregon Community College is 38%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Southwestern Oregon Community College a good school?
Southwestern Oregon Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Southwestern Oregon Community College?
Southwestern Oregon Community College has a total enrollment of 1,489 students.
Is there rental demand near Southwestern Oregon Community College?
Yes! Approximately 16% of students at Southwestern Oregon Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 241 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology