How much has SWCC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 39.83% from 2014 ($13,084), where SWCC's current cost is $18,296. In 2024, the COA is increased by 5.77% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $5,370 (2014) to $7,248 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 44.67% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Southwestern Community College.

There are multiple same-named institutes of Southwestern Community College. This page describes a school located in Creston, IA. You may want to view a school located in another city and/or state on the Southwestern Community College locations page.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Southwestern Community College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 39.83% for that period where the last year costs were $18,296. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 44.67% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $7,248. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Southwestern Community College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$5,160$5,370-
2015-16$5,280$5,490 2.23%
2016-17$5,460$5,670 3.28%
2017-18$5,310$5,520 -2.65%
2018-19$5,520$5,730 3.80%
2019-20$5,700$5,910 3.14%
2020-21$5,910$6,120 3.55%
2021-22$6,060$6,270 2.45%
2022-23$6,330$6,540 4.31%
2023-24$7,024$7,248 10.83%
Southwestern Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,366, and it has increased 17.35% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,164-
2015-16$1,188 2.06%
2016-17$1,254 5.56%
2017-18$1,338 6.70%
2018-19$1,323 -1.12%
2019-20$1,330 0.53%
2020-21$1,337 0.53%
2021-22$1,344 0.52%
2022-23$1,351 0.52%
2023-24$1,366 1.11%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 22.22% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 18.48% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Southwestern Community College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$6,550$8,210-
2015-16$6,950$8,600 6.11%
2016-17$7,410$9,060 6.62%
2017-18$7,710$8,962 4.05%
2018-19$8,110$9,319 5.19%
2019-20$8,510$9,741 4.93%
2020-21$8,960$10,163 5.29%
2021-22$10,185$11,728 13.67%
2022-23$9,407$10,979 -7.64%
2023-24$9,682$11,284 2.92%
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