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South Western community College, also known as SWCC, is located in southwest Lowa, United States. SWCC was established in 1966 as part of the Lowa’s community college system. The college campus spreads over an area of 406 acres. SWCC offers associate's degree programs in several subjects which include accounting, agricultural business and business administration. SWCC offers several career oriented and technical education programs along with online and distance education programs in diverse subjects. It enrolls a large number of international students as well.
SWCC has an active campus life operating several student clubs and organizations. SWCC Art's Club and Computer Club are some of the clubs that operate in the campus. The college also operates several honors societies and has an active Greek life. Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Eta Nu are some of the sororities and fraternities in the campus.
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Campus Location1501 W. Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
USA
Main Tel: 6417827081420
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Southwestern Community College HighlightsWhere Southwestern Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 187 | 15 | | 1-2 year certificate | 113 | 7 | | < 1 year certificate | 3 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Southwestern Community College was 1,463 in 2007 (983 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,675 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,635 | | Room and board | $ 4,500 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,050 | | Other | $ 288 |
Financial Aid: Southwestern Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 48 |
Housing and MealsSouthwestern Community College provides on-campus housing for 116 of its 983 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) - Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (21 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (23 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
LIBERAL ARTS (97 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (39 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MUSIC (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (100 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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