Southwestern Community College (Creston)

1501 W. Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801

Tel: (641) 782-7081

Southwestern Community College exists in order that Area XIV community members have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge sufficient for successful employment, higher education achievement, or adult and continuing education.

School Highlights

Southwestern Community College (Creston) serves 1,600 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Southwestern Community College (Creston) is the only community colleges within Union County, IA.
The nearest community college to Southwestern Community College (Creston) is Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus (50.5 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Southwestern Community College (Creston)	(IA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	62 staff	95 staff

The student population of Southwestern Community College (Creston) has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southwestern Community College (Creston) diversity score of 0.12 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,600 students	2,620 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	26:1	33:1

# Full-Time Students	764 students	1,090 students

# Part-Time Students	836 students	1,530 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	285	285

% Asian	-	2%

% Hispanic	2%	5%

% Black	1%	10%

% White	94%	69%

% Two or more races	2%	1%

% Non Resident races	-	1%


Diversity Score	0.12	0.50

College Completion Rate	40%	28%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$33,100	$36,000

The public in-state tuition of $4,800 is more than the state average of $4,714. The in-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,010 is less than the state average of $5,619. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,800	$4,714

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,010	$5,619

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	97%	87%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,500	$12,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,250	$6,334

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Within Arts & Sciences, you can earn the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. The A.A. degree is primarily a general education degree intended for transfer to a four-year institution. The A.S. degree is designed for students preparing to enter the job market, but may also transfer to a four-year institution. The objective of the Vocational/Technical programs is to provide instruction of a preparatory type in the development of basic skills, safety, technical knowledge, and related information for the purpose of preparing persons for employment. Student Support Service program offers academic support, counseling services and cultural enrichment activities to students who are first generation in college, low-income or have a disability. The focus of Educational Talent Search (ETS) is to encourage and assist students to reach their academic and personal goals by helping them stay in school, enroll in a post-secondary school of their choice or help them complete the GED.

The nearest community college to Southwestern Community College (Creston) is Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus (50.5 miles away).

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For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,714 per year for in-state students and $5,619 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,502 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Kaplan University-Davenport Campus. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.