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Southwestern Community College

Public Creston, IA · Town · Plains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
56%
Graduation Rate
$40,129
Earnings (10yr)
$9,871
Net Price
729
Enrollment

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Overview

Students at Southwestern Community College can expect a net price of just $9,871, making it an accessible option for many. With an enrollment of 729, this public college fosters a close-knit community atmosphere. The graduation rate stands at 56%, reflecting the challenges some students face in completing their degrees.

According to Opportunity Insights data, the college's outcomes reveal that graduates earn an average of $40,129 ten years after enrollment. While specific mobility and success rates are not available, the economic landscape suggests that students from lower-income backgrounds have opportunities to improve their financial standing through education at this institution.

Southwestern Community College attracts students interested in practical fields such as Health Professions and Construction Trades. With a median debt of $10,975, graduates find themselves in a manageable position to pay off student loans. This school is ideal for those looking for hands-on training and career-oriented programs in a supportive environment.

Rankings

How Southwestern Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation56%Earnings 10yr$40KNet Price$10KRetention68%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate24%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$14K$110K+
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Cost & Financial Aid

$8,064
In-State Tuition
$8,316
Out-of-State
$9,871
Avg Net Price
$10,975
Median Debt
24%
Pell Grant Rate
22%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,137
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,440
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,118
Family Income $48K–$75K
$14,449
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$36,878
6 Years After Entry
$38,600
8 Years
$40,129
10 Years
0.27x
Debt-to-Earnings
56%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$36,878 6yr $38,600 8yr $40,129 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

0.00%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1.8%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2290000.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 68%
Full-Time Faculty 42%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,608
Diversity Index 0.34
First-Gen Students 39%

Top Programs

Humanities 26%
Health Professions 21%
Construction Trades 16%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 11%
Precision Production 8%
Business & Marketing 5%
Education 2%
Computer Science & IT 2%