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Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College is a small, public institution located in Creston, ia. Southwestern Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 32 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 787 undergraduates
cost $6,330 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! Southwestern Community College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Precision Metal Working
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $6,330
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,351
Cost of attendance* $17,088
Financial aid package $8,495
Estimated cost $8,593 See my potential costs

Out of state

Annual tuition $6,540
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,351
Cost of attendance* $17,298
Financial aid package $8,495
Estimated cost $8,803 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southwestern Community College has a total enrollment of 787, with gender‑binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

1,581

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
80%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
5%
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Campus info

map 1501 West Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801
phone 641-782-7081
address www.swcciowa.edu/

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southwestern Community College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southwestern Community College?

Southwestern Community College is located in Creston, ia.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Southwestern Community College?  
The estimated cost for 2 years at Southwestern Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $17,186 .

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