Southwestern Community College (SWCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	223
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Creston, Iowa, SWCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southwestern Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southwestern Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SWCC is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at SWCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,560

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

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Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,784

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Southwestern Community College received on average $5,929 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,929

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	104	48%	$4,991	$519,047
Other Federal Grant	104	48%	$5,241	$545,022
State Grant/Scholarships	53	24%	$4,051	$214,705
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	98	45%	$2,169	$212,609
Total Grant & Scholarships	164	76%	$5,929	$972,336

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern Community College students is 47.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.9%.

47.3%

African American 25.0% 4 students
white 51.8% 103 students
unknown 60.0% 3 students
hispanic 32.1% 9 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwestern Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwestern Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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