Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College is a public two-year institution located in Creston, Iowa. It enrolls 1,982 students (IPEDS 2023) and carries a quality score of 51.17 out of 100. The college reports a completion rate of 53% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 74% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive range of trade and technical certificate programs at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year levels. Programs include Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Situated in Creston, Iowa, Southwestern Community College serves students across rural southwest Iowa, providing accessible workforce training in construction, automotive, electrical, and healthcare trades. Its broad program catalog makes it a practical option for students pursuing hands-on career credentials in the region.