Southwestern Community College (Creston)
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 Vatterott College-Des Moines (49.1 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 27% 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 |
| 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% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.50 |
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| College Completion Rate | 40% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,100 | $36,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Southwestern Community College (Creston) is Vatterott College-Des Moines (49.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Vatterott College-Des MoinesPrivate, for profit194 students | 49.10 Mi7000 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515)309-9000 49.10194 - Kaplan University-Des Moines CampusPrivate, for profit874 students | 50.50 Mi4655 121st Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515)727-2100 50.50874 - 35,488 students | 61.80 Mi2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
5159646200 61.8035,488 - 6,547 students | 75.10 Mi2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712)325-3200 75.106,547 - 1,775 students | 79.50 Mi1301 Main St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660)359-3948 79.501,775
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