Southwestern Community College
- 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 serves 1,581 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,581 students
- In-state tuition: $4,800
- Out-state tuition: $5,010
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southwestern Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 180 teachers has grown by 95% over five years.
Southwestern Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
180 staff
292 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southwestern Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Southwestern Community College diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,581 students
2,894 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
677 students
1,389 students
# Part-Time Students
904 students
1,505 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
248 students
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
85%
63%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
College Completion Rate
50%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,800 is less than the state average of $4,866. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,010 is less than the state average of $5,422. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,800
$4,866
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,010
$5,422
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$11,375
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
29%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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