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.
SWCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $6,330 |
$6,540 | $9,407 |
2023-2024 | $7,024 | $7,248 | $9,682 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 10.96% | 10.83% | 2.92% |
2024-2025 | $7,794 | $8,033 | $9,965 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $198 | $205 |
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2023-2024 | $220 | $227 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
Southwestern Community College | $7,024 | $7,248 |
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Des Moines Area Community College | $5,550 | $11,100 |
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Kirkwood Community College | $5,980 | $7,968 |
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Eastern Iowa Community College District | $4,680 | $6,299 |
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Iowa Western Community College | $6,780 | $6,930 |
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Western Iowa Tech Community College | $5,042 | $5,186 |