Southwestern Community College

1501 West Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
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Tel: (641) 782-7081
www.swcciowa.edu
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  • 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%.

Top Rankings

Southwestern Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Iowa for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 180 teachers has grown by 95% over five years.
Southwestern Community College(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty180 staff292 staff
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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 Enrollment1,581 students2,894 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio9:115:1
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# Full-Time Students677 students1,389 students
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# Part-Time Students904 students1,505 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		248411
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
5%
9%
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% Black
4%
12%
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% White
85%
63%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
9%
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Diversity Score0.270.57
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College Completion Rate
50%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,100$34,700
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Tuition Cost 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,010$5,422
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid93%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,000$11,375
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Source: 2020 (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 is Purdue University Global-Des Moines (50.5 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,581 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,800
  • Out-state tuition: $5,010
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
Did You Know?
For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,866 per year for in-state students and $5,422 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Ross College-Quad Cities. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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