Southwestern Community College (SWCC)
Main Campus
1501 West Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801
Additional Locations
Additional locations include centers in Osceola and Red Oak, as well as the Osceola Regional Business & Industrial Technology (ORBIT) Center in Osceola. In addition to on-site classes, SWCC offers online education utilizing videoconferencing and the Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC).
Average Yearly Enrollment
Approximately 2,000
Average Fall Semester Enrollment
Approximately 1,600
Location
Located in a rural, mid-sized community in southwest Iowa
Office Hours
Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Smoke/Tobacco-Free Campus
Southwestern Community College became a smoke/tobacco-free campus on July 1, 2008, in accordance with House File 2212, which was enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Iowa. Smoking and the use of tobacco is prohibited on any college-owned property.
Nondiscrimination Statement
It is the policy of Southwestern Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, political party affiliation, and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status.
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact: Lana Bartmess, Director of Human Resources/Equity/Title IX Coordinator (faculty or staff), Southwestern Community College, 1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA, 50801, phone: 641.782.1456, or email:
En Español
Declaración de no discriminación
Es la política de Southwestern Community College no discriminar en sus programas, actividades o Empleo por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, orientación sexual, identidad de género, credo, religión, afiliación a partidos políticos, y el estado de la familia actual o potencial, parental, o civil.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o queja relacionada con el cumplimiento de esta política, comuníquese con: Lana Bartmess, Director de Servicios Humanos/Equidad/Coordinador del Título IX (facultad o personal), Southwestern Community College, 1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA, 50801, Teléfono: 641.782.1456, o el correo electrónico:
Purpose Statement
Southwestern Community College provides students and community members with opportunities to gain skills and knowledge for successful employment, higher education achievement, and lifelong learning.
Vision Statement
Southwestern Community College will be the center of educational excellence for the advancement of our students and communities.
Core Values
- Providing an innovative learning community conducive to the lifelong learning of constituents.
- Partnering with members of the Area XIV community, Community Colleges for Iowa and others.
- Offering high-quality, student-centered, accessible, and affordable education.
- Meeting the diverse needs of students.
- Strengthening communities through economic development.
- Maintaining quality facilities, equipment, and instructional technology.
- Recognizing our people as our greatest asset.