Paying for SWCC

$6,510 2.84%

Undergraduate(in-state)

$6,720 2.75%

Undergraduate(out-of-state)

What does it cost to attend Southwestern Community College?

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwestern Community College is $6,510 for in-state and $6,720 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average tuition for Associate Colleges' tuition of $12,791 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at SWCC is $6,695 for Iowa residents and $6,905 for out-of-state students, a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SWCC 2024 Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateAssociate Colleges' Average
2022-2023$6,330 $6,540$12,571
2023-2024$6,510$6,720$12,791
Change % 2023-20242.84%2.75%1.75%
2024-2025 Estimate$6,695$6,905$13,016

How much do you actually pay at SWCC?

The living costs at SWCC is $9,682 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.92% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.78%.

The SWCC's 2024 COA is $17,558 for in-state and $17,768 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $19,160 for in-state and $19,370 for out-of-state students.

39% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $6,045. It could cover 89.96% of full tuition amount.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $11,513 for in-state and $11,723 for out-of-state students..

Southwestern Community College 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA)
On-CampusOff-Campus
In-StateOut-StateIn-StateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$6,510$6,720$6,510$6,720
Room & Board$7,910$7,910
Personal Expenses$1,772$3,374
Books & Supplies$1,366$1,366
COA$17,558$17,768$19,160$19,370
COA with Financial Aid$11,513$11,723$13,115$13,325

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at SWCC is $204 for Iowa residents and $211 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge at SWCC
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$198$205
2023-2024$204$211
2024-2025 (Estimate)$210$217

SWCC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Southwestern Community College and its similar schools.

Tuition Comparison between SWCC and Similar Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
Southwestern Community College$6,510$6,720
Des Moines Area Community College$5,550$11,100
Kirkwood Community College$5,980$7,968
Eastern Iowa Community College District$4,680$6,288
Iowa Western Community College$6,780$6,930
Western Iowa Tech Community College$5,042$5,186

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