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Southwestern Community College (SWCC)

  • 1501 W. Townline Street
  • Creston, IA 50801
  • OPEID College Code: 00185700
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  • General Phone: (641) 782-7081 x420
  • President: Dr. Barbara Crittenden
  • Website: www.swcciowa.edu
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 1,463
  • College Alias: SWCC
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
    Mission Statement
  • Southwestern Community College exists in order that Area XIV community members have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge sufficient for successful employment, higher education achievement, or adult and continuing education.
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Two-Year
 
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving66%56%31%33%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,241$3,088$1,195$1,364
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)8.5%7.3%7.3%
Number in Default352928
Number in Repayment410395382
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,675$3,600$3,488
Out of State Tuition and Fees$4,635$4,944$4,944
Books and Supplies$1,050$1,030$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,500$4,007$3,700
Other Expenses$288$240$200
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,650$5,080$4,660
Other Expenses$1,500$1,536$1,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$1,536$1,944
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$9,513$8,877$8,388
Out of State$10,473$10,221$9,844
Off Campus
In-State$10,875$11,246$10,648
Out of State$11,835$12,590$12,104
Off Campus with Family
In-State$7,225$6,766$6,432
Out of State$8,185$8,110$7,888
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Business Operations-3
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping-8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science14
Business Administration and Management-13
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences-2
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other2-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1-
Web and Digital Design-3
 
Construction Trades
Carpentry185
 
Engineering Technology
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering Cad21
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Licensed Practical Nurse Training68-
Medical Transcription-2
Nursing-32
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-97
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology145
Automotive Mechanics Technology1010
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music-2
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,463
    • Undergraduate: 1,463
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 605 Female: 858
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 605 Female: 858
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 741 Part-Time: 722
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 741 Part-Time: 722
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien130.9%
American Indian30.2%
Black222%
Asian100.7%
Hispanic956%
White1,32090%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1845231%
Ages 18-1940328%
Ages 20-211379%
Ages 22-24987%
Ages 25-291188%
Ages 30-34836%
Ages 35-39493%
Ages 40-49886%
Ages 50-65352%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees244136108
Faculty Status1044856
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1224874
Primarily Instruction1224874
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial44-
Other Professionals54486
Technical and/or Paraprofessional643628
Clerical And Secretarial392217
Service and/or Maintenance251411
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$37,525 (29)$38,262 (15)$36,736 (14)
Instructor$37,525 (29)$38,262 (15)$36,736 (14)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$42,018 (19)$40,558 (10)$43,640 (9)
Instructor$42,018 (19)$40,558 (10)$43,640 (9)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$36,280 (48)$36,231 (25)$36,333 (23)
Instructor$36,280 (48)$36,231 (25)$36,333 (23)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$138,025$89,808$48,217
Ratio (%)100%65%35%
 
Participants
All Athletes916130
Unduplicated Athletes916130
Baseball3232-
Basketball19118
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)16133
Golf55-
Softball11-11
Volleyball8-8
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$5,000$5,000
Assistant Coaches-$2,500$2,500
 
Coaches
All Coaches1578
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students44%
 
By Gender
Male43%
Female45%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
Black30%
Asian-
Hispanic-
White46%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related-1
Liquor Related-5
Residence Hall
Drug Related-1
Liquor Related-5
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