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
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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
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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
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