Southwestern Community College
Public, 2-year
1501 West Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801
Quick Facts
774
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
$36,878
Median Earnings (6yr)
$7,024
In-State Tuition
$9,775
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Southwestern Community College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 1501 West Townline Street |
| City | Creston, IA |
| ZIP Code | 50801 |
| County | Union County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Marjorie McGuire-Welch (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 774 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 62% |
| Male | 38% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 81.7% |
| Black | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 0.1% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 14.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 25.6% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$7,024
In-State Tuition
$7,248
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,399
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,775
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 24% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 24% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 24% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $10,975 |
| Median Total Debt | $7,418 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $19,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 46% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,336 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $6,869 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,386 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $12,278 |
| $110,001+ | $12,884 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$36,878
6 Years After
$38,600
8 Years After
$40,129
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $23,078 | 75th percentile: $51,124
Earnings by Family Income Background
$33,027
Low Income
$38,036
Middle Income
$41,291
High Income
Student Outcomes
74%
Part-Time Retention
53%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$5,579
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,115
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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