Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College is located in Creston, Iowa, approximately 75 miles southwest of Des Moines in a rural setting. The public two-year institution, established in 1966, serves students across an eight-county region from its 200-acre main campus and satellite locations in Osceola and Red Oak. SWCC offers associate degrees and career-technical programs, with notable strengths in agricultural studies, nursing, and electrical technology. The campus features modern classroom facilities, student apartments for residential living, and a technical center that supports hands-on career training programs. The college competes in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference, fielding teams in basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball under the Spartans name.