“Public community college in Creston, Iowa, with extension campuses in Osceola and Red Oak.”
Southwestern Community College is a public community college located in Creston, Iowa, with extension campuses in Osceola and Red Oak. It offers career and transfer programs, known for its Spartan athletics and programs in agriculture, automotive, criminal justice, and IT.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$8,064
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8,316
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,316
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.