Cost of SWCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,059 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,352 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,604 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,110 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,411 |
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| Average net price after aid | $12,751 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $10,194 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,615 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,345 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,385 |
| $110,001+ | $17,410 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SWCC's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at SWCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (10)
Associate's degree programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 76 | $72,045 | $12,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 241 | $26,535 | $11,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 12 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 6 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 31 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| History | 2 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Music | 11 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 11 | — | — |
| Psychology | 14 | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SWCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,059 a year (tuition and fees: $8,352 in-state, $8,604 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,751 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,194.
How much do SWCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $43,908 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 26 similar colleges in Iowa.
What is SWCC's graduation rate?
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.