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Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College

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.

Overview of Southwestern Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.

Southwestern Community College Selectivity

Southwestern Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 1,463 enrolled students.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College
1501 W. Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
http://www.swcciowa.edu

Southwestern Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine100licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Liberal Arts97liberal arts and sciences
Mechanics And Repair39automobile mechanics, autobody repair
Construction Trades23carpentry
Business And Management21business management, accounting technology
Computer Science And Engineering8web design, computer support, computer and info science, computer networking
Office And Administration5administrative assistant
Agricultural Science And Management3agricultural operations
Engineering Technician3civil drafting
Music2music
Medical Administration2medical transcription

Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree18715
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1137
Award of less than 1 academic year32

Student Body

In 2007, Southwestern Community College had a total enrollment of 1,463 students (983 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White96%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1831%
18-1928%
20-219%
22-247%
25-298%
30-346%
35-393%
40-496%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Iowa88%
(International Students)2%
Missouri2%
Nebraska1%
California1%
Michigan1%
Texas1%
Florida1%
Colorado1%

Southwestern Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time48 %
Part-Time42 %

Southwestern Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Southwestern Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Southwestern Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2523

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year10$40,5589$43,640
All faculty totalcalendar year10$40,5589$43,640

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year15$38,26214$36,736
All faculty totalacademic year15$38,26214$36,736

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southwestern Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total293059
Basketball13922
Baseball16016
All Other Sports02121

Southwestern Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

Southwestern Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southwestern Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Southwestern Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Southwestern Community College Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Southwestern Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Southwestern Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Southwestern Community College % students on athletic fin. aid
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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