Southwestern Community College (Creston, IA)
Southwestern Community College (Creston, IA) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Creston, IA. It offers 50 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1975 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 1,566 students attended Southwestern Community College (Creston, IA) in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 39 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 50 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 141 (full-time) and 85 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southwestern Community College (Creston, IA) is 59% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,566 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Number of Faculty | 89 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwestern Community College (Creston, IA) is $8,316
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
34% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,615 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,316 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,615 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southwestern Community College (Creston, IA) offers 18 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 225 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 9 | 0 | 131 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 9 | 0 | 94 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 225 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southwestern Community College (Creston, IA) are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 225 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 131 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 94 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 8 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 6 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 44 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 26 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 18 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 7 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 25 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 26 |
| Business | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 131 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 1 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 3 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 22 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 20 completers |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 6 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 7 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 41 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 41 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 94 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,566 students have enrolled into Southwestern Community College (Creston, IA). By gender, 630 male and 936 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,313 White (83.84%), 38 Black/African American (2.43%), 113 Hispanic (7.22%), 11 Asian (0.70%), and 203 students with other races. 29 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,566 | 630 | 936 |
| American Indian/Native American | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Asian | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Black/African American | 38 | 17 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 56 | 57 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 1,313 | 499 | 814 |
| Two More | 31 | 13 | 18 |
| Un-Known | 24 | 19 | 5 |
| Non-resident Alien | 29 | 18 | 11 |
Directory Information
- 1501 West Townline Street, Creston, IA
- 641-782-7081
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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