Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southwestern Community College is $7,024 for Iowa residents and $7,248 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 10.96% for Iowa residents and increased by 10.83% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($5,159) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for SWCC is $7,794 for Iowa residents and $8,033 for out-of-state students which is a 10.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 10.96% for Iowa residents and increased by 10.83% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $9,682 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.92% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 2.78% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Iowa schools with tuition changes from last year at Iowa colleges tuition change page.
SWCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,330 $6,540$9,407
2023-2024$7,024$7,248$9,682
Change % 2023-202410.96%10.83%2.92%
2024-2025$7,794$8,033$9,965
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Southwestern Community College - COA
Southwestern Community College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Southwestern Community College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SWCC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $220 for Iowa residents and $227 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$198$205
2023-2024$220$227
2024-2025$244$251
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Southwestern Community College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Southwestern Community College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Southwestern Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Southwestern Community College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Southwestern Community College$7,024$7,248
Des Moines Area Community College$5,550$11,100
Kirkwood Community College$5,980$7,968
Eastern Iowa Community College District$4,680$6,299
Iowa Western Community College$6,780$6,930
Western Iowa Tech Community College$5,042$5,186

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Southwestern Community College.
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Southwestern Community College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,024$1,366$9,682$7,248$1,366 $9,682
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