Southwestern Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 729 students.
About This School
Southwestern Community College is a public institution located in Creston, Iowa with approximately 729 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,871 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $34,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The name Southwestern Community College is shared by several campuses in several states in the United States:Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California Southwestern Community College, Sylva, North Carolina Southwestern Community College (Iowa), Creston, Iowa, with extension campuses in Osceola and Red Oak
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to start your college path — at just $9,775/year in average net price and a median debt of only $7,418 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $34,100 a decade out suggest graduates tend to land in modest-paying fields, so think carefully about whether your intended career aligns with those outcomes. This small Iowa campus (under 800 students) suits someone who wants an accessible, low-cost option close to home, not a stepping stone to a high-earning profession.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 113 | $41,170 | $44,125 | −$2,955 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 43 | $74,624 | $80,813 | −$6,189 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | $45,710 | $48,733 | −$3,023 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (729 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southwestern Community College
1501 West Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southwestern Community College cost?
The average net price at Southwestern Community College is about $9,871 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Community College?
Southwestern Community College has a graduation rate of 56%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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