Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001857
- Phone: (319) 752-2731
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
94%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,738Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Southwestern Community College (SWCC)
1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, IA
“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.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Southwestern Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,700. 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: $5,300-$6,400
- Out-of-State: $5,500-$6,624
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $180-$210 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $180-$220 per credit unit
- On-campus housing and meals are estimated to cost around $9,200
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 94% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 80% | $5,284 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 58% | $5,046 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Southwestern Community College may provide services to students including:
- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
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
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Networking (A, C)
- Web Design (A)
Construction Trades
- Carpentry (A, C)
- Electrician (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
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
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Southwestern Community College.
- Iowa Central Community College in Ottumwa, IA (98 miles away)
- Marshalltown Community College in Fairfield, IA (99 miles away)
- Ellsworth Community College in Dubuque, IA (116 miles away)
- North Iowa Area Community College in San Diego, CA (157 miles away)
- Northwest Iowa Community College in Calmar, IA (165 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Review a complete list of all the Iowa colleges
- Get a list of all community colleges in Iowa
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001857
- Phone: (319) 752-2731
- School Homepage