Southwestern College

900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91910

  • Public
  • 2-year college
  • 16 trade programs
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About Southwestern College

Southwestern College is a public 2-year college in Chula Vista, California, with about 26,295 students a year. It offers 16 trade programs we track, including police academy & criminal justice, EMT & paramedic, nursing assistant (CNA), and fire science & firefighting. It was formerly known as Southwestern Community College District.

Costs and outcomes

Average net price
$12,671
per year, after grants and scholarships
Completion rate
36%
of full-time students finish
Median earnings
$40,060
10 years after starting
Students with Pell Grants
36%
a sign of how many get federal aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.

Trade programs

Healthcare

Automotive & transportation

Public safety

Welding & manufacturing

Construction trades

Culinary arts

IT & electronics

Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.

Location

Southwestern College
900 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

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