Southwestern Oregon Community College

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Coos Bay, OR, USA
Public
2 Year

Jennifer's Review

Review of Southwestern Oregon Community College

from Coos Bay, OR

Describe your college in three sentences.

SOCC has a very large and inviting campus for being located in such a small town. Another perk, is that SOCC offers student housing that happens to be relatively inexpensive. SOCC thrives on their sports programs, and lucky for them (and both present and future students) Swimming has been added to their sports programs as of this academic year.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

SOCC is a laid back school, and the professors are all willing to work with the students to help them achieve their goals and get the degree or transfer degree they are pursuing.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The academic rigor depends on the student and the professor, you really get what you put into it. Like I have previously stated, there are many professors who will help the student, put still push them to live up to their academic potential.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Dorm life is great at SOCC! It happens to be one of the only community Colleges on the west coast that offers student housing!

Describe the food and dining at your college.

I'm personally not a fan of cafeteria food, but SOCC does have a Culinary Arts Program that contributes to the cooking, which really amps it up!

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

The College may be located in a small coastal town, but it has a lot to offer. Coos Bay, Oregon is home to beaches, the Oregon dunes, Coos River, and is surrounded by lakes, as well as the Oregon national Forrest. If you are interested in the outdoors, SOCC is definitely the school for you!

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

SOCC's tuition and housing is fairly inexpensive for how much the school and campus has to offer for the student. I would say you are getting a pretty big bang for your buck.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The school is located directly in the Forrest and is surrounded by Empire Lakes. If you didn't see the signs, you really wouldn't even know it was there.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

SOCC has a great nursing, teaching, and culinary arts programs. They also offer many athletic scholarships to students. If any of these things apply to you, SOCC is the school of your dreams!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

SOCC has a lot of academic clubs and activities for students of all kinds!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

No Greek Life, everyone is on a level playing field here.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

I have never once felt scared or concerned about my own safety on campus.