“Smart Decision.Smart Start.” These words describe a Southwestern Community College education. Today’s savvy young people recognize good quality when they see it. With an enrollment of only 1468 students, SWCC is a school where students can get a high-quality education in an intimate environment. Offering two-year educational programs in a variety of fields and continuing education in many areas, Southwestern is meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of their students and shareholders. With their finger on the pulse of the community, SCC offers continuing education. Its SWCC@night for adults is an evening program designed to meet the needs of mature learners’ busy lives and schedules.
While the college offers solid instruction and pedagogy, the school realizes that learners need to take breaks from study to recharge their brains, get to know new friends, and renew themselves. SWCC has clubs and activities to meet various tastes and offers an abundance of sporting activities for student participation: cross country, volleyball, soccer, and more.
Extremely affordable tuition rates make an SWCC education one of the sweetest deals going. With its intimate campus and great tuition rates, SWCC is an attractive place to start down the path to your successful future. Call the admissions office for details on admission requirements.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,300. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $4,900-$5,900
- Out-of-State: $5,100-$6,156
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $160-$200 per unit
- Out-of-State: $170-$210 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 92% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 81% | $4,620 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 65% | $4,987 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Southwestern Community College may provide services to students like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares Southwestern Community College against community colleges in Iowa.
| SWCC | Union County | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 41.9% | - | 29.0% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20.9% | - | 19.8% |
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Southwestern Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agricultural Business (A)
- Animal Husbandry and Production (A)
- Agronomy and Crop Science (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Accounting (A)
- Administrative Assistant (A, C)
- Bookkeeping (A)
- Information Systems
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Networking (A, C)
- Web Design (A)
Construction Trades
- Carpentry (A, C)
- Electrician (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
- Industrial Mechanics (A, C)
- Auto Body (A, C)
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (A)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Southwestern Community College.
- Highland Community College in Highland, KS (96 miles away)
- Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, IA (98 miles away)
- Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, IA (99 miles away)
- Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, IA (116 miles away)
- Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, MO (153 miles away)