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Southwestern Community College

Creston, Iowa

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Overview

Enrollment

1,581
Southwestern Community College overview
Location Creston, Iowa
Online swcciowa.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Southwestern Community College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Southwestern Community College (SWCC), located in Creston, Iowa, serves students with a comprehensive array of vocational and transfer programs. Established in 1966, the college sits on a rural 200-acre campus, providing a focused learning environment away from urban distractions, with Des Moines approximately 75 miles to the north. SWCC's academic offerings span from career-oriented degrees and certificates in areas such as nursing, automotive repair, and agricultural technology, to foundational courses aimed at transferring students to four-year institutions. The college operates under an open admissions policy, allowing for a broader access to post-secondary education. While SWCC does not have a high-profile athletics program, it provides on-campus housing options to foster a convenient residential experience for its students.

Southwestern Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  652 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 929 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $6,394 plus fees of $390.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Iowa Resident Tuition

$6,394
In State Costs for Southwestern Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,351
Other Fees$390
Room and Board $7,660
Budget for Other Expenses$1,747
Total One Year Cost$17,542

Out of State Resident Tuition

$6,618
Out of State Costs for Southwestern Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,351
Other Fees$390
Room and Board $7,660
Budget for Other Expenses$1,747
Total One Year Cost$17,766

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Southwestern Community College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 34%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 31%
Business 10%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies 7%
Agriculture 4%

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Last updated February 24, 2024