Southwestern Community College
Location and Contact Information
1501 W. Townline StreetCreston, IA 50801
USA
Main Tel: 6420000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in music and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,635 |
| Room and board | $ 4,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,155 |
| Other | $ 315 |
Financial Aid
Southwestern Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 74% | $3,253 |
| Institutional Grant | 41% | $1,689 |
| Federal Grant | 43% | $3,298 |
| Pell Grant | 41% | $2,942 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $1,027 |
| State or Local Grant | 14% | $2,057 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 57% | $4,298 |
| Federal Loan | 57% | $4,298 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southwestern Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Central Missouri College | Trenton, MO | 1,520 |
| 2 | North Central Kansas Technical College | Beloit, KS | 508 |
| 3 | North Country Community College | Saranac Lake, NY | 1,965 |
| 4 | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | 1,382 |
| 5 | Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | 1,256 |
| 6 | Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast | Madison, IN | 2,254 |
| 7 | Colby Community College | Colby, KS | 1,505 |
| 8 | Belmont Technical College | Saint Clairsville, OH | 1,798 |
| 9 | Allen County Community College | Iola, KS | 2,859 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | 1,503 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 234 | 14 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 97 | 7 |
| < 1 year certificate | 2 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 43 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,468 in 2009-2010 (1,074 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 71% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Southwestern Community College provides on-campus housing for 115 of its 1,074 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MUSIC
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science