Southwestern Community College
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 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:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating 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 | Link to School Calendar |
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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 760 students | 50.50 Mi4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100 50.50760 - 23,258 students | 59.40 Mi2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200 59.4023,258 - 5,977 students | 74.90 Mi2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-3200 74.905,977 - 1,746 students | 79.50 Mi1301 Main St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3948 79.501,746 - National American University-BellevuePrivate for-profit68 students | 82.80 Mi3604 Summit Plaza Drive
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 972-4250 82.8068
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