2025-26 Tuition and Fees
| Charges per Credit Hour | Total per credit hour |
| Resident $219 tuition and $13 fees per credit hour | $232 |
| Non-resident & international $226 tuition and $13 fees per credit hour | $239 |
| Online courses - Iowa CC Online $227 tuition per credit hour | $227 |
2024-25 Tuition and Fees
| Charges per Credit Hour | Total per credit hour |
| Resident $211 tuition and $13 fees per credit hour | $224 |
| Non-resident & international $218 tuition and $13 fees per credit hour | $231 |
| Online courses - Iowa CC Online $221 tuition per credit hour | $221 |
Additional Fees
| Fee type | 2024-25 Fees | 2025-26 Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Transcript Fee | $6 | $6 |
| Technology and lab fee (per credit hour for the following prefixes) with the exception of: MUS100, ART101, ART203, ART 204, Online ICCOC, Offsite High School classes, and internships/field experience ADM, ADN, AGA, AGB, AGC, AGH, AGM, AGP, AGS, ART, AUT, BCA, BIO, CHM, CIS, CON, CRJ, CRR, CSC, EGT, ELT, ENV, GRA, HIT, IND, MFG, MUA**, MUS, NET, PHS, PHY, PNN, SCI **MUA courses that a private music fee is not charged for |
$15 per credit hour | $15 per credit hour |
| ELECTRICAL Program Technology and Lab Fee | $25 per credit hour | $25 per credit hour |
| WEL | $25 per credit hour | $25 per credit hour |
| International student processing fee | $150 per application | $150 per application |
| Private music fee (1/2 hour lesson) | $200 per course | $200 per course |
| APPLIED VOCAL FEE (MUA 101, MUA 102, MUA 116/117) | $50 per course | $50 per course |
| Auto Collision tool rental fee | $250 per year | $250 per year |
| Auto Repair Technology tool rental fee | $250 per year | $250 per year |
| Nursing fee RN (ADN 561 or ADN 563) | $1,057 per year | $1,327 per year |
| Nursing fee LPN (PNN 172 or PNN 531) **For Nursing students re-entering in the Spring, the fee will be applied upon re-enrollment. |
$1,387 per year | $1,387 per year |
| CPR training fee (per semester for the following courses) : AUT 163, CON 159, CRR 364, ELE 214, ELT 717, PEH142, WEL 800 |
$65 Fall/Spring semester | $65 Fall/Spring semester |
| EMS 210 course fee | $115 per course | $210 per course |
| Education background check fee (EDU 213) | $15 per year | $15 per year |
| HSC 172 Nurse Aid | $20 | |
| Welding lab fee (AGM 202) | $30 Spring semester | $30 Spring semester |
| Shielded metal arc exam fee (WEL 224) | $150 Spring semester | $150 Spring semester |
| Gas metal arc exam fee (WEL 227) | $150 Spring semester | $150 Spring semester |
| Intro to PLC fee (ELT 170) | $205 Spring semester | $205 Spring semester |
| Automated processes and robotics fee (ELT 717) | $205 Spring semester | $205 Spring semester |
| General industry safety OSHA fee (IND 114) | $125 Fall semester | |
| General industry safety OSHA fee (ELE 172, WEL 162) | $125 Fall semester | |
| Construction safety OSHA fee (CON 141) | $125 Fall semester | $125 Fall semester |
| Electrical safety OSHA fee (ELE 178) | $125 Fall semester | $125 Fall semester |
| Agriculture safety OSHA fee (AGC 908) | $25 Spring semester | $60 Spring semester |
| Agriculture AI certification fee (AGS 355) | $450 Spring semester | $450 Spring semester |
| Computer Hardware Basics CompTIA A+ Certification Exam (NET 122) | $188 Fall semester | $188 Fall semester |
| Cisco Networking (ICND 1) Certification Exam (NET212) | $150 Spring semester | $150 Spring semester |
| Fundamentals of Network Security CompTIA Security+ Exam (NET612)* *Voucher is valid for 12 months |
$203 Summer semester | $203 Summer semester |
Embedded Online Content Fees
Subject to change. All prices per course. (Updated 5/30/2024)
| Course Number | Course Title | 2026 Fees |
| ACC 142 | Financial Accounting | $116 |
| ACC 146 | Managerial Accounting | $116 |
| ACC 311 | Computer Accounting | $70 |
| ADM 179 | Records Management | $64 |
| ADN 235 | Principles of Pharmacology for Nursing | $24 |
| ADN 235 | Principles of Pharmacology for Nursing | $86 |
| AGA 114 | Principles of Agronomy | $28 |
| AGA 181 | Introduction to Crop Science | $28 |
| AGA 182 | Introduction to Soil Science | $29 |
| AGB 235 | Introduction to Agriculture Markets | $85 |
| AGB 330 | Farm Business Management | $52 |
| AGB 451 | Ag Law | $42 |
| AGC 420 | Issues in Agriculture | $36 |
| AGS 226 | Beef Cattle Science | $54 |
| ANT 105 | Cultural Anthropology | $54 |
| ART 101 | Art Appreciation | $54 |
| ART 117 | Computer Graphic Design | $33 |
| ART 120 | 2-D Design | $52 |
| ART 203 | Art History I | $54 |
| ART 204 | Art History II | $54 |
| BIO 105 | Introductory Biology | $71 |
| BIO 113 | GENERAL BIOLOGY 1 | $54* |
| BIO 114 | General Biology IA | $148 |
| BIO 115 | General Biology IIA | $112 |
| BIO 117 | General Biology IIB | $54 |
| BIO 125 | Plant Biology | $100 |
| BIO 130 | ANIMAL BIOLOGY | $52* |
| BIO 146 | Genetics | $52 |
| BIO 151 | Nutrition | $94 |
| BIO 157 | Human Biology | $112 |
| BIO 168 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | $52* |
| BIO 168 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I w/ lab | $54 |
| BIO 168 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I w/ lab | $67 |
| BIO 173 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | $52* |
| BIO 173 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II w/ lab | $54 |
| BIO 173 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II w/ lab | $67 |
| BIO 186 | Microbiology | $112 |
| BUS 106 | Employment Strategy | $34 |
| BUS 130 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | $54 |
| BUS 150 | E-Commerce | $138 |
| BUS 161 | Human Relations | $52 |
| BUS 180 | Business Ethics | $64 |
| BUS 185 | BUSINESS LAW 1 | $70* |
| BUS 186 | BUSINESS LAW 2 | $70* |
| BUS 250 | Principles of Real Estate | $52 |
| CAD 101 | Introduction to CAD | $54 |
| CHM 166 | General Chemistry I | $51 |
| CHM 176 | General Chemistry II | $51 |
| CHM 263 | Organic Chemistry I | $82 |
| COM 140 | Introduction to Mass Media | $59 |
| COM 724 | EMPLOYMENT COMMUNICATIONS | $36* |
| CPC 170 | Patient Access to Healthcare | $74 |
| CRJ 141 | Criminal Investigation | $53 |
| CRJ 200 | CRIMINOLOGY | $64* |
| CRJ 201 | JUVENILE DELINQUENCY | $64* |
| CRJ 207 | Drug Use and Abuse | $64 |
| CRJ 230 | EVIDENCE | $64* |
| DRA 101 | Introduction to Theatre | $52 |
| DRA 110 | Introduction to Film | $52 |
| ECE 243 | Early Childhood Guidance | $54 |
| ECE 262 | Early Childhood Field Experience | $59 |
| ECN 120 | Principles of Macroeconomics | $131 |
| ECN 130 | Principles of Microeconomics | $131 |
| EDU 128 | Behavior Management and Instructional Strategies | $54 |
| EDU 128 | Behavior Management and Instructional Strategies | $35 |
| EDU 212 | Educational Foundations | $54 |
| EDU 213 | Introduction to Education | $55* |
| EDU 220 | Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher | $52 |
| EDU 235 | Children's Literature | $54 |
| EDU 240 | Educational Psychology | $54 |
| EDU 243 | Exceptional Learner | $54* |
| EDU 245 | Exceptional Learner (Education) | $54 |
| EDU 255 | Technology in the Classroom | $59* |
| ENG 013 | Basic Writing | $54 |
| ENG 035 | Writing Strategies | $13 |
| ENG 105 | Composition I | $47 |
| ENG 106 | Composition II | $33 |
| ENG 107 | Composition I: Technical Writing | $54 |
| ENG 111 | Technical Writing | $55 |
| ENG 221 | Creative Writing | $40 |
| ENV 111 | Environmental Science | $106 |
| FLF 141 | Elementary French I | $93 |
| FLF 142 | Elementary French II | $93 |
| GEO 121 | FL25WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY | $59* |
| GRA 132 | Digital Layout II | $54 |
| GRA 201 | Design Principles I | $54 |
| GRA 207 | Design Principles II | $54 |
| GRA 209 | Vector Drawing | $54 |
| GRA 247 | Business Presentations | $25 |
| GRA 255 | Motion Media Design I | $54 |
| GRA 264 | Analytics for Digital Marketing | $41 |
| HIS 110 | Western Civilization: Early Modern to Present | $59* |
| HIS 110 | Western Civilization: Ancient to Early Modern | $59* |
| HIS 111 | Western Civilization: Early Modern to Present | $59* |
| HIS 117 | Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval | $53 |
| HIS 118 | Western Civilization II: Early Modern | $53 |
| HIS 119 | Western Civilization III: The Modern Period | $53 |
| HIS 201 | Iowa History | $16 |
| HIS 251 | U.S. History 1945 to Present | $54 |
| HIS 257 | African American History | $54 |
| HIS 266 | Civil War | $7 |
| HIS 268 | American Experience in Vietnam | $10 |
| HIT 285 | Auditing of Evaluation and Management Codes | $76 |
| HIT 301 | Electronic Health Records | $99 |
| HSC 109 | Exploring Health Careers and Building Teams | $54 |
| HSC 114 | Medical Terminology | $54 |
| HSC 245 | Team Building | $54 |
| HSV 284 | Case Management | $59 |
| HUM 105 | Working in America | $60 |
| HUM 136 | Humanities of the Renaissance | $52 |
| HUM 220 | Mythology | $55 |
| HUM 287 | Leadership Development Studies | $69 |
| LIT 101 | Introduction to Literature | $45 |
| LIT 135 | Film as Literature | $54* |
| LIT 161 | The Short Story | $40 |
| LIT 178 | Mythological and Biblical Literature | $15 |
| LIT 184 | Young Adult Literature | $41 |
| MAT 101 | INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA | $54* |
| MAT 102 | Intermediate Algebra | $112 |
| MAT 104 | Applied Math Topics | $112 |
| MAT 110 | MATH FOR LIBERAL ARTS | $54* |
| MAT 110 | Math for Liberal Arts | $112 |
| MAT 111 | Math for Liberal Arts | $112 |
| MAT 117 | Math for Elementary Teachers | $54 |
| MAT 120 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | $54* |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | $112 |
| MAT 140 | Finite Math | $112 |
| MAT 156 | Statistics | $112 |
| MAT 157 | Statistics | $112 |
| MAT 165 | Business Calculus | $112 |
| MAT 743 | TECH MATH | $24* |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | $137 |
| MGT 130 | Principles of Supervision | $54 |
| MGT 177 | Staffing | $52 |
| MGT 178 | Employment Law | $52 |
| MKT 110 | Principles of Marketing | $132* |
| MKT 110 | Principles of Marketing | $47 |
| MKT 140 | Principles of Selling | $54 |
| MKT 150 | Principles of Advertising | $54 |
| MKT 160 | Principles of Retailing | $54 |
| MKT 181 | Customer Service Strategies | $52 |
| MMS 101 | Mass Media | $52 |
| MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | $52 |
| MUS 204 | History of Rock and Roll | $56 |
| MUS 205 | Jazz History and Appreciation | $54 |
| NET 142 | Network Essentials | $64 |
| NET 637 | Network Intrusion Investigation w/ lab | $49 |
| NET 637 | Network Intrusion Investigation w/ lab | $135 |
| PEC 108 | Sports and Society | $55 |
| PEC 110 | Coaching Ethics, Techniques and Theory (1/20-2/10/26) | $79 |
| PEC 120 | Body Structure and Function (3/5-3/26/26) | $55 |
| PEC 126 | Athletic Injury Prevention (3/27-5/9/26) | $45 |
| PEH 102 | Health | $64 |
| PEH 109 | Personal Wellness | $54 |
| PEH 110 | Personal Wellness | $52* |
| PEH 111 | Personal Wellness | $52 |
| PEH 142 | First Aid | $40 |
| PEH 255 | Principles of Sports Management | $74 |
| PHI 105 | Introduction to Ethics | $60 |
| PHS 113 | Introduction to Physical Science | $112 |
| PHS 120 | Exploring Physical Science | $54 |
| PHS 142 | Principles of Astronomy | $52 |
| PHS 152 | Astronomy | $79 |
| PHS 172 | Physical Geology | $74 |
| PHS 185 | Introduction to Earth Science | $54 |
| PHY 172 | COLLEGE PHYSICS 1 | $54* |
| PHY 212 | Classical Physics I | $54 |
| PHY 222 | CLASSICAL PHYSICS | $54* |
| PHY 222 | Classical Physics II | $54 |
| PNN 208 | PHARMACOLOGY BASICS | $52* |
| POL 112 | American State and Local Government | $54 |
| POL 121 | International Relations | $54 |
| POL 125 | Comparative Government and Politics | $54 |
| POL 129 | Politics of Terrorism | $54 |
| PSY 102 | Human and Work Relations | $54 |
| PSY 111 | Introduction to Psychology | $69 |
| PSY 121 | Developmental Psychology | $78* |
| PSY 121 | Developmental Psychology | $54* |
| PSY 121 | Developmental Psychology | $47 |
| PSY 223 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | $80 |
| PSY 224 | Adolescent Psychology | $99 |
| PSY 226 | Psychology of Aging | $145 |
| PSY 236 | Psychology of Personality | $554 |
| PSY 241 | Abnormal Psychology | $69* |
| PSY 241 | Abnormal Psychology | $47 |
| PSY 251 | Social Psychology | $97* |
| PSY 251 | Social Psychology | $44 |
| REL 101 | Survey of World Religions | $54 |
| SCI 123 | Forensic Science w/Lab | $72* |
| SDV 108 | College Experience | $49 |
| SDV 153 | Pre-Employment Strategies | $35 |
| SMM 101 | Social Media Explored | $32 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | $47 |
| SOC 115 | Social Problems | $54 |
| SOC 120 | Marriage and Family | $57 |
| SOC 160 | Introduction to Social Work | $59 |
| SOC 186 | Contemporary Global Issues | $54 |
| SOC 200 | Minority Group Relations | $59 |
| SOC 200 | Minority Group Relations | $14 |
| SOC 250 | Sociology of Deviance | $22 |
| SOC 250 | Sociology of Deviance | $60 |
| SOC 295 | Trauma and Resilience | $13 |
| SOC 295 | Trauma and Resilience | $18 |
| SOC 295 | Trauma and Resilience | $59 |
| SPC 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | $57* |
| SPC 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | $52 |
| SPC 112 | Public Speaking - Stephanie Davis | $52 |
| SPC 170 | Professional Communication | $68 |
| SPT 102 | Contemporary Issues in Sport | $39 |
*Fee for SWCC Taught Online Class
Student Housing
Food and Housing Semester Rates for 2025-26 Academic Year
| Residence Hall | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment-Style Residence Halls--Spartan Suites, Spartan Hall, and Spartan Court ($4,155 includes room cost plus minimum $1,025 Cafe Cash option) |
$4,155 per semester |
| West Hall-double occupancy ($3,555 includes room cost plus minimum $1,025 Cafe Cash option) |
$3,555 per semester |
| Room only - Summer and Winter break | $25 per day - registered student $35 per day - non-registered student |
Food and Housing Semester Rates for 2024-25 Academic Year
| Residence Hall | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment-Style Residence Halls--Spartan Suites, Spartan Hall, and Spartan Court ($4,055 includes room cost plus minimum $1,025 Cafe Cash option) |
$4,055 per semester |
| West Hall-double occupancy ($3,480 includes room cost plus minimum $1,025 Cafe Cash option) |
$3,480 per semester |
| Room only - Summer and Winter break | $15 per day - registered student $25 per day - non-registered student |
Cafe Cash
Students who live in SWCC student housing have a meal plan through the Spartan Cafe as part of their housing contracts.
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
|
$1,025 The minimum Cafe Cash option, required for all students living in residence halls. It is generally for students who do not eat at the Cafe every day. Average $12 per day. |
$1,225 This level is based on an average for students who eat one to two meals (average of $15 per day) at the Cafe every day. Option 1 + $200 |
$1,425 This level is for students who generally eat two to three meals (average of $18 per day) a day at the Cafe. Option 1 + $400 |
Estimated Cost of Attendance
A student's financial need is based on the total cost of attendance at Southwestern Community College (SWCC). The cost of attendance sets the limit on the total financial aid a student may receive.
Cost of attendance is an estimate based on average educational expenses you can incur while attending SWCC. The Net Price Calculator is a tool that allows students to enter information to find out an estimated cost to attend SWCC. We encourage all students and families to research their individual costs related to their educational program.
It is important to understand the difference between direct and indirect costs:
- Direct Costs: Expenses that a student pays directly to the college. SWCC direct costs include tuition, fees, housing and meals. (Expenses vary depending on living arrangement).
- Indirect Costs: Estimated expenses that are not paid directly to the college. SWCC indirect costs include books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. Indirect costs can and will vary greatly for each student.
The cost of attendance charts below are broken down by in-state and out-of-state residents and living arrangement.
2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)
The COA is based on the average educational expenses of a full-time student during the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters at Southwestern Community College.
| Expense | On/Off Campus-Resident of Iowa | On/Off Campus-Non-Resident |
| Tuition and Fees-direct cost *Based on actual cost x18 credits. Resident=$232; Non-Resident=$239 | $8,352 | $8,604 |
| Living Expenses: Housing and Meals-direct cost *These expenses vary depending on living arrangements. | $9,110 | $9,110 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment-indirect cost *Course material expenses vary each semester by program of study and types of materials required and preferred (i.e. new, used, ebook, rental, etc.). | $1,411 | $1,411 |
| Transportation-indirect cost *Transportation expenses vary so an average amount is included. | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses-indirect cost *Personal expenses vary according to personal circumstances. (Includes loan fees.) | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance at SWCC | $22,450 | $22,702 |
Student's cost of attendance will be based on actual enrollment for those enrolled less than full-time (less than 12 credits). Cost of attendance cannot include miscellaneous or loan fee expenses for less than half-time enrollment (less than 6 credits).
2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)
The COA is based on the average educational expenses of a full-time student during the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters at Southwestern Community College.
| Expense | On/Off Campus-Resident of Iowa | On/Off Campus-Non-Resident |
| Tuition and Fees-direct cost *Based on actual cost x18 credits. Resident=$224; Non-Resident=$231 | $8,064 | $8,316 |
| Housing and Meals-direct cost *These expenses vary depending on living arrangements. | $8,910 | $8,910 |
| Books and supplies-indirect cost *Course material expenses vary each semester by program of study and types of materials required and preferred (i.e. new, used, ebook, rental, etc.). | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| Transportation-indirect cost *Transportation expenses vary so an average amount is included. | $1,637 | $1,637 |
| Miscellaneous-indirect cost *Personal expenses vary according to personal circumstances. (Includes loan fees.) | $1,865 | $1,865 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance at SWCC | $21,862 | $22,114 |
Student's cost of attendance will be based on actual enrollment for those enrolled less than full-time (less than 12 credits). Cost of attendance cannot include miscellaneous or loan fee expenses for less than half-time enrollment (less than 6 credits).