Creston, IA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Community College (in-state) | $8,064 | — |
| IA average | $23,680 | -66% |
| National average | $18,082 | -55% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,064 | $32,256 |
| Out-of-state | $8,316 | $33,264 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Southwestern Community College ranks 16 by in-state tuition among the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 3% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Southwestern Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Iowa Lakes Community College | $7,392 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | $7,350 |
| Iowa Western Community College | $6,930 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $6,780 |
In-state tuition at Southwestern Community College is $8,064 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,316.
Southwestern Community College in-state tuition is 66% below the IA average of $23,680.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Southwestern Community College is 55% below that.
$8,064 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Southwestern Community College comes to about $32,256 for an in-state student and $33,264 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Southwestern Community College ranks 16 out of the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.