Southwestern College and SDSU team up for bachelor's programs

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Southwestern College has announced a new partnership with San Diego State University (SDSU), allowing it to offer bachelor's degrees on its campus for the first time.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Southwestern College, which has been the sole provider of higher education in the South Bay for the past 30 years. The partnership will enable students to earn four-year degrees in high-demand fields such as nursing and computer science without leaving the area.

The presidents of SDSU and Southwestern College formalized the partnership by signing an agreement, transforming Southwestern College's educational offerings. This development comes as SDSU faces a high demand for enrollment, with 123,000 students applying last year, exceeding the university's capacity.

The expansion into Southwestern College will help alleviate some of the pressure on SDSU's main campus while expanding the Aztec footprint.

Southwestern College, known for having the highest success rate among community colleges in the county, is expected to maintain its high standards with the new bachelor's degree programs.

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