Southwestern Community College
Southwestern Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Creston, IA. Southwestern Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwestern Community College is $8,064 for Iowa residents and $8,316 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 23.75% from last year at SWCC.
- Total 1,566 students have enrolled in SWCC and, of that, 663 students enrolled online exclusively.
- SWCC offers 51 programs and 2 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of SWCC is 59% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Southwestern Community College is $8,064 for Iowa residents and $8,316 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 23.75% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,910 | $6,120 |
| 2022 | $6,060 | $6,270 |
| 2023 | $6,330 | $6,540 |
| 2024 | $6,510 | $6,720 |
| 2025 | $8,064 | $8,316 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Southwestern Community College offers 50 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 2 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Southwestern Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 32 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 43 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 15 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 5 |
| Electrician | 5 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 112 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 43 |
| Business Administration and Management | 11 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
Student Population
Total 1,566 students have enrolled to Southwestern Community College. By gender, there are 630 male and 936 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.67 to 1.
Southwestern Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 663 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Asian | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 17 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 56 | 57 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 1,313 | 499 | 814 |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 13 | 18 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 24 | 19 | 5 |
| Total | 1,566 | 630 | 936 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Southwestern Community College is 59% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The average financial aid amount is $6,615 and 34% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 59% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Retention Rate | 68% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,615 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 39 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 141 |