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Southwestern Community College

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Tuition & Fees $8,316
($8,064)
Student Population 1,566
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,632
Graduation Rate 59 %
Students:Faculty 14 : 1

Academic Overview

Southwestern Community College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Creston, Iowa. It is an Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $8,064 for Iowa residents and $8,316 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 1,566 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Southwestern Community College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $34,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, SWCC's tuition & fees is $8,064 for Iowa residents and $8,316 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Iowa ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,064$8,316
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at SWCC.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,632 and 52% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,566 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Southwestern Community College is 59 %
Graduation Rate
59%
Transfer-out Rate for Southwestern Community College is 16 %
Transfer-out Rate
16%
Retention Rate for Southwestern Community College is 68 %
Retention Rate
68%
Student Population for Southwestern Community College is 1,566
Student Population
1,566
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southwestern Community College is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,632 at Southwestern Community College.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,632

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1501 West Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801
Phone641-782-7081
WEBwww.swcciowa.edu/
Admissionwww.swcciowa.edu/admissions
Online Applicationyou.swcciowa.edu/ICS/Admissions
Financial Aidwww.swcciowa.edu/campus-services/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.swcciowa.edu/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.swcciowa.edu/campus-services/financial-aid/veterans-information
Athleticwww.swcciowa.edu/about/swcc-consumer-information
Disability Servicewww.swcciowa.edu/campus-services/disability-services

Offered Degrees

SWCC offers 51 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's332
Less Than 1 Year Certificate90
1-2 Years Certificate90

Special Learning Opportunities

Southwestern Community College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:243)
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Southwestern Community College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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