At a glance
Average net price
$9,871
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
59.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
729
In-state tuition
$8,064
Out-of-state tuition
$8,316
Cost of attendance
$16,951
Median earnings (10y)
$40,129
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (39%), humanities & arts (28%), health (21%).
- STEM2%
- Health21%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences6%
- Trades & services39%
- Liberal arts26.4%~192 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions20.6%~150 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Construction trades16.3%~119 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair11.1%~81 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business5.0%~36 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education2.5%~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.3%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture2.3%~17 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology1.9%~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.2%~2 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
24 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 227 | $22,559 | $11,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 145 | — | $16,343 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 86 | $51,369 | $20,300 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 74 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 74 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 65 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 22 | $30,290 | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Music. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Southwestern Community College
Southwestern Community College is a small institution located in Creston, Iowa, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 729 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Construction trades.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Southwestern Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,871 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,064 for in-state students and $8,316 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,951 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 59.3%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,129 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Southwestern Community College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Construction trades. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (39% of credentials), humanities & arts (28% of credentials), health (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Creston, Iowa (town), Southwestern Community College draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Community College
Q.How much does Southwestern Community College cost?
The average net price at Southwestern Community College is $9,871 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,951.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Community College?
Southwestern Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 59.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Southwestern Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Southwestern Community College graduate earns $40,129 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Southwestern Community College?
Published tuition is $8,064 in-state and $8,316 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Southwestern Community College located?
Southwestern Community College is located in Creston, Iowa (ZIP 50801).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Southwestern Community College at their official website.