$9,410/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA·Public · 2-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
Admission is open here, so getting in is not the hard part. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $9,410 a year against a $20,162 list price, a 53% gap.
Southwestern Community College is a small-town public two-year institution located in Creston, IA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 1,566 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
14:1
Avg class size (est.)
~35 students
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Costs
Sticker price
$20,162
Avg net price after aid
$9,410
Net price calculator
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
34%
Avg grant aid
$6,615
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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More about Southwestern Community College
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