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Southwestern Community College, also referred to as SWCC, was established in 1966. However, its roots can be traced back to the Creston Community College which was founded in 1926. SWCC’s main campus is spread across 406 acres of land in Creston, Iowa. In addition, the college offers classes in the Osceola Center, and the Red Oak Center.
Students of SWCC are offered associate’s degrees and diplomas in various disciplines. The college also offers transfer programs that enable students to continue their education at other four-year institutes. In addition, adult and continuing education programs are also available.
The sports teams of Southwestern Community College are known as the Spartans. The students participate in sports including baseball, softball, cross country, basketball, and volleyball, and the teams compete in the ICCAC Region XI.
The main campus of Southwestern Community College is in Creston, IA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Southwestern Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
Southwestern Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007, the school had 1,463 enrolled students.
Southwestern Community College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Southwestern Community College takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern Community College
1501 W. Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
http://www.swcciowa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 100 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 97 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 39 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Construction Trades | 23 | carpentry |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management, accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | web design, computer support, computer and info science, computer networking |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural operations |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | civil drafting |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 187 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 113 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, Southwestern Community College had a total enrollment of 1,463 students (983 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 88% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Southwestern Community College offers campus housing for 116 of its 983 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Creston, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-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 expenses | $ 288 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 185700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $40,558 | 9 | $43,640 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $40,558 | 9 | $43,640 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $38,262 | 14 | $36,736 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $38,262 | 14 | $36,736 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| Basketball | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 21 | 21 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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