Southwestern Oregon Community College

What Southwestern Oregon Community College does

Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) is a public community college founded in 1961 as Oregon's first public community college campus. It operates two physical campuses — the main Coos Campus at 1988 Newmark Avenue in Coos Bay and the satellite Curry Campus at 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway in Brookings — serving Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Counties on the south Oregon coast, a region of approximately 95,000 residents. SWOCC is governed by a publicly elected Board of Education, funded through a mix of state appropriations, local property taxes, tuition, and federal grants, and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

The institution's product portfolio spans associate of arts, science, and applied science transfer degrees; career and technical certificates; the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI); GED and ESL pre-college education; short-term workforce training (maritime certifications, real estate broker licensing, traffic control flagger, property management); and non-credit community classes. Supporting infrastructure includes a 400-student capacity apartment-style student housing complex on Empire Lakes, a 39,000 sq ft Student Recreation Center, and the myLakerLink student portal. Student services are organized around distinct populations: traditional transfer students, adult GED/ESL learners, veterans, international students from 35 countries, and Curry County residents served by the Brookings satellite.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: tuition at $120/credit for U.S. residents and $240/credit for international students, student housing at $3,120-$3,614 per term with required meal plans, and a range of one-time workforce training and community education fees. Pricing is positioned at roughly half the cost of Oregon's public universities, with no out-of-state tuition differential, free tuition for qualifying GED completers and seniors 65+ under ORS 341.518, and financial aid accessed by 88% of first-time full-time students. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer enrollment supported by dual-credit high school partnerships, international recruitment, and dedicated outreach for veterans and adult learners; the institution does not publish pricing in a commercial sense and is not a revenue-disclosing entity.

Name

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Legal name

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Website

https://socc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Southwestern Oregon Community College is a two-campus public community college on Oregon's south coast offering affordable associate degrees, transfer pathways, workforce training, and community education to roughly 95,000 residents across Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties.

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Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Higher education degrees
• Workforce training programs
• GED preparation classes
• Culinary arts training

Headquarters

HQ city

Coos Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Per-credit tuition charges for undergraduate credit courses. U.S. residents pay $120 per credit plus fees ($42 per course fee, $42 per credit fee). International students pay $240 per credit. Audit rate is $60 per credit.
2. Student Housing and Dining: Apartment-style student housing for up to 400 students on the shores of Empire Lakes. Private room rate $3,614/term, Double room rate $3,120/term (Fall/Winter/Spring). Includes 110 meals per term. Dining services at Empire Hall.
3. Community Education Classes: Non-credit community classes for personal enrichment and lifelong learning. Fees vary by course (e.g., $70-$105 for arts classes, $45-$89 for fitness classes). Taught by community instructors at both campuses.
4. Workforce Training: Short-term job training courses including Traffic Control Flagger Certification ($159), Real Estate Broker License Course ($695), Property Management ($629), maritime training courses ($1,300 for Expert 100-Ton), and professional development programs.
5. GED and Pre-College Education: Free GED classes and English as Second Language courses. GED testing at $44 per subject section ($176 total). Southwestern GED students eligible for free practice tests and exams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Southwestern Oregon Community College is a two-campus public community college on the south Oregon coast offering two-year transfer degrees, associate degrees, one-year certificates, GED and ESL preparation, short-term workforce training certifications, and personal enrichment community classes. The college also operates the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) for culinary arts training, on-campus apartment-style student housing for up to 400 students, a 39,000 sq ft Student Recreation Center, and a Veterans Services program.

Product overview

Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) operates as a two-campus community college system on the Oregon coast, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core educational offerings include Pathways & Degrees programs (transfer degrees, associate degrees, certificates), GED & Pre-College Education (free programs), Job & Workforce Training, and Community Classes. Key sub-brands include the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) for culinary arts training, and two physical campuses (Coos Campus and Curry Campus). Student life products include apartment-style Student Housing (up to 400 students) and a 39,000 sq ft Student Recreation Center. Supporting platforms include myLakerLink student portal, Financial Aid services, International Student Program, Veterans Services, and CARE Connections child care resource & referral. The college serves as Oregon's first public community college with the fastest completion rates in the state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI): A culinary arts institute operated by Southwestern Oregon Community College offering degree programs in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and culinary management. Located at the Coos Campus.
• Student Recreation Center

Products and services

• Pathways & Degrees Programs Comprehensive array of two-year transfer degrees, associate degrees, one-year certificates, and career pathways for traditional and non-traditional students. Includes programs in Business, STEM, Health, Social Sciences, Arts, and Workforce Training.
• Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) Culinary arts institute offering degree programs in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Culinary/Baking Management, all completable in 18 months. Features hands-on training in state-of-the-art kitchens with certified chef instructors.
• GED & Pre-College Education Free GED preparation classes, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, and Pre-College skill-building courses offered at both Coos and Curry Campuses, with free GED testing available for enrolled students.
• Job & Workforce Training Short-term job training programs and professional development courses including Traffic Control Flagger Certification ($159), Real Estate Broker License Course ($695), Maritime Training (Expert 100-Ton $1,300/10 days), and Property Management ($629).
• Community Classes Non-credit lifelong learning and personal enrichment classes in arts, fitness, writing, and special interest topics offered at both campuses and online. Class fees range from $45 to $149.
• CARE Connections Child Care Resource & Referral program providing professional development, training, and support services to Early Educators in Coos and Curry Counties, including Spark quality rating system support and participation in the Baby Promise pilot project.
• Student Housing Apartment-style student housing at the Coos Campus with fully furnished units (3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen), on the shores of Empire Lakes, accommodating up to 400 students. Private rooms $3,614/term; double rooms $3,120/term, both including 110 meals per term.
• Student Recreation Center 39,000 sq ft fitness facility featuring weight room, cardio machines, 35-foot rock climbing wall, basketball court, racquetball court, pickleball court, track, and equipment rentals for students.
• Financial Aid & Scholarships Comprehensive financial support services including Federal Pell Grants, Oregon state grants, institutional scholarships, tuition waivers for qualifying students (3.75+ GPA high school grads, GED completers with 155+ average), and payment plans.
• International Student Program Comprehensive support services for international students requiring student visas, including admissions guidance, estimated costs information, and campus integration support for students from 35 countries.
• Veterans Services Veteran support services including GI Bill benefits administration, Veterans Resource Center in Randolph Hall, Veterans Club, and connection to educational benefit programs for military service members and their families.
• Maritime Training (Columbia Pacific Maritime) Maritime job training courses offered at the Coos Campus (2140 Newmark Ave) through Columbia Pacific Maritime. Includes Expert 100-Ton certification for Master 100-ton or OUPV 6-pack license ($1,300 for 10 days) and other seamanship training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of first-time, full-time degree/certificate seeking students received financial aid
• +4 more outcomes

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Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Borax CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Donated 10 acres of land in 2007 to the college for construction of the Curry Campus. The land donation enabled the college to build a new campus facility which opened in 2012, serving Curry County residents with accessible higher education options.
• Columbia Pacific MaritimecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbia Pacific Maritime provides maritime job training programs at SWOCC's Coos Bay location (2140 Newmark Ave). Offers courses including Expert 100-Ton certification for Master 100-ton or OUPV 6-pack license, and other seamanship training programs.
• South Coast Business Employment Corporation (SCBEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWOCC partners with SCBEC for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs. Students can access WIOA funding for eligible workforce training through SCBEC (contact: 1-800-822-3525).
• Oregon Department of Early Learning and CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARE Connections program operates as Child Care Resource & Referral serving Coos and Curry Counties under state early learning programs. Participates in Baby Promise pilot project for infant-toddler care development.
• Oregon State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBetter Bones and Balance exercise program developed and tested by researchers at Oregon State University, offered through SWOCC's community education program at Curry Campus locations.
• GED Testing ServicecoreTechnology or IntegrationGED testing services available at Southwestern's Coos Campus testing center and proctored online through GED.com. Students schedule tests at www.GED.com and pay $44 per subject section.
• Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWOCC's Real Estate Broker License Course is certified by OREA. The 10-week accelerated course combines live lectures with 150-hour online home study to prepare students for the Oregon Real Estate Broker License Exam.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Linn-Benton Community College: Mid-Willamette Valley Oregon community college with comparable two-year transfer, technical, and workforce programs. Different (more urban) geography but similar program portfolio.
• Central Oregon Community College: Oregon community college based in Bend serving a different region (Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson counties). Comparable in comprehensive transfer/workforce model but in a faster-growing high-desert geography.
• Lane Community College: Larger Oregon community college based in Eugene with similar comprehensive offerings (transfer, workforce, international programs). Useful benchmark for scale, though serving a more urban Eugene-area population.
• Treasure Valley Community College: Eastern Oregon community college serving Malheur County with a similar rural, resource-economy profile. Useful for benchmarking rural Oregon community college performance.
• Mt. Hood Community College: Portland-metro Oregon community college with comparable comprehensive offerings. Larger and more urban, useful as a benchmark for the upper end of the Oregon community college scale.

Broad incumbents

• Portland Community College: Oregon's largest community college system (multi-campus, ~70,000+ students). Useful as a broad-incumbent benchmark for state-level enrollment, funding, and program scale, though it operates at a fundamentally larger scale than SWOCC.

Direct peers

• Umpqua Community College: Neighboring Oregon community college headquartered in Roseburg (Douglas County), serving an overlapping south-central Oregon footprint. Comparable in size, rural setting, and comprehensive transfer + workforce mix, making it the closest direct comparable for benchmarking.
• Clatsop Community College: Oregon coastal community college in Astoria, sharing SWOCC's coastal geography, small institutional scale, and reliance on tourism/maritime-adjacent workforce training. Closely comparable on enrollment size, housing footprint, and program mix.
• Tillamook Bay Community College: Small rural Oregon coastal community college with a very similar scale profile to SWOCC and shared dependence on coastal/tourism economy. Useful small-institution comparable.
• Rogue Community College: Southern Oregon community college serving Josephine and Jackson counties with similar rural/mixed-geography catchment, comprehensive transfer degrees, and workforce training. Comparable size and mission profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/swocc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SouthwesternOR
• Facebookfacebook.com/67694014346
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southwestern-oregon-community-co
• Instagraminstagram.com/swocc_oregon

Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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