Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA · Public · Certificate degrees · Town
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About Southwestern Community College
Southwestern Community College is a small, public institution in Creston, IA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 729 students. 59% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $40,129.
Open
Acceptance
$9,871
Net price
729
Enrollment
59%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$9,871
Average net price
$8,064
In-state tuition
$8,316
Out-of-state tuition
$8,910
Room & board
$1,386
Books & supplies
$16,951
Total cost of attendance
24%
Students receiving Pell grants
22%
Students with federal loans
$10,975
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$40,129
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,878
Median earnings (6 yrs)
59%
Graduation rate
68%
Retention rate
68%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,934
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
729
Total enrollment
27%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
39%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Southwestern Community College FAQ
Is Southwestern Community College a public or private school?
Southwestern Community College is a public institution located in Creston, IA.
What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern Community College?
Southwestern Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Southwestern Community College cost?
The average annual net price at Southwestern Community College is $9,871 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,064 in-state and $8,316 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Community College?
About 59% of students at Southwestern Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Southwestern Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Southwestern Community College students earn a median of $40,129 per year.
How many students attend Southwestern Community College?
Southwestern Community College enrolls about 729 students.
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