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# Southwestern Community College

Public two-year college in rural Iowa serving 1,633 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 41.073437, -94.380906

### Summary

Public two-year college in rural Iowa serving 1,633 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

### Description

Southwestern Community College is a public two-year institution in Creston, Iowa, serving students in a town setting. The college focuses on liberal arts and sciences education and functions as a primary access point for students pursuing associate degrees or preparing to transfer to four-year universities.

In-state tuition is $7,596 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,848. Total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $16,506 for in-state students and $16,758 for out-of-state students. The college enrolls 1,633 students and maintains a modest endowment of approximately $27.1 million.

This college works best for students seeking affordable, accessible entry to higher education or a clear pathway to a bachelor's degree. Community colleges typically have open admissions and strong transfer agreements with four-year institutions. For specific information about program offerings, graduation outcomes, and transfer partnerships, visit www.swcciowa.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 154,396
- **State**: IA
- **City**: Creston
- **Address**: 1501 West Townline Street
- **Zip Code**: 50801
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.swcciowa.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $7,596
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $7,848
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $16,506
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $16,758
- **Room and Board**: $8,910
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,633
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $27,139,075
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities