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Southwestern Oregon Community College

Coos Bay, OR·Public·1,199 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,199 students.

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1,199
Students
$8,815
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,200
Earnings
10 yr
$8,303
Debt

About This School

Southwestern Oregon Community College is a public institution located in Coos Bay, Oregon with approximately 1,199 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,815 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) is a public community college in Coos Bay, Oregon. It is Oregon's 2nd oldest community college, founded in 1961.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education — at just $8,815/year net price and median debt of only $8,303, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $36,200 a decade out suggest graduates tend to land in modest-paying fields, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it aligns with career paths that pay competitively in your region. This is a solid fit for students pursuing local workforce needs, transfer pathways, or career training without taking on serious financial burden.

Founded
1961
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions29%
Business & Marketing7%
Computer Science1%
Education1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Doron Perkins

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,840
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,840
Avg Net Price
$8,815
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$8,303

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,303
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,303
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White66%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino14%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,199 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Southwestern Oregon Community College

1988 Newmark Ave

Coos Bay, OR 97420-2193

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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