Southwestern College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Chula Vista, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,344
Out-of-State Tuition$10,640
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Southwestern College vs. State and National Averages

Southwestern CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,344$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-92%-93%

Other colleges in Chula Vista

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Bellus Academy-Chula VistaPrivate for-profit341$9,917
Pima Medical Institute-Chula VistaPrivate for-profit537$17,567
UEI College-Chula VistaPrivate for-profit1,373$19,900

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Southwestern College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,060
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)36%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$4,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants36%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over32%
First-generation students57%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Southwestern College?

In-state tuition at Southwestern College is $1,344 and out-of-state tuition is $10,640, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Southwestern College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Southwestern College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Southwestern College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Southwestern College?

Southwestern College enrolls about 18,614 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 26:1.

Is Southwestern College expensive?

In-state tuition at Southwestern College is $1,344, which is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Southwestern College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Southwestern College are $40,060 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Southwestern College take on?

The median debt among Southwestern College graduates who borrowed is $4,500, according to College Scorecard.