Southwestern Community College

Overview

Type
2-year • Public
Campus Life
Small • Rural
Average Per Year After Aid
$10K
SAT Range
Not available
Graduation Rate
Not available

Southwestern Community College is a small, 2-year, public community college. This coed college is located in a suburban community in a rural setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate and associate degrees.

From the Institution

Southwestern Community College (SWCC) began operation as part of Iowa's community college system on July 1, 1966. SWCC is a comprehensive two-year public institution approved by the Iowa Department of Education and fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the Iowa Department of Education. The college offers the Associate of Arts degree, a general education degree intended for transfer; the Associate of Science degree, designed for students who plan to transfer into four-year programs of study in science or mathematics; the Associate of Applied Science degree, a two-year career and technical education (CTE) degree; the Associate of Applied Arts Degree, a two-year CTE degree; the diploma, for one-year CTE programs; or the certificate, granted to students who complete specified courses in CTE program areas. Adult and continuing education programs are held throughout the college's eight-county merged area. Enrollment in credit programs is approximately 1,600. The college is located on a 200-acre site in Creston with centers in Red Oak and Osceola. The college offers online courses as well. Student housing is available on the Creston campus.

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College Board Code

6122

Application Types Accepted

Online through college's own website

Fee Waiver Info

Apply for free: no waiver required.

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Contact Information

Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

July 1

Financial Aid Application Due

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