College Scorecard data · Updated August 17, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Community College (in-state) | $8,064 | — |
| IA average | $23,680 | -66% |
| National average | $18,082 | -55% |
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.