Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College is on a 406-acre campus in the rural setting of Creston, Iowa.

Southwestern Community College Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Southwestern Community College students to join – including chorus, theater groups, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Southwestern Community College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Southwestern Community College students' favorite campus traditions are SWCC Week, Pay It Forward (PIF) Week and Campus-wide Picnic.

Does Southwestern Community College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Southwestern Community College.

Southwestern Community College offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

The majority of Southwestern Community College students live on campus. In 2022, 6% of undergrads at Southwestern Community College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 90% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Southwestern Community College. There are 280 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,503 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 280 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 65% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Southwestern Community College offers coed housing.

Southwestern Community College Athletics

At Southwestern Community College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Southwestern Community College:

Is Southwestern Community College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The Southwestern Community College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Southwestern Community College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Southwestern Community College, take U.S. Highway 34 to Creston, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Des Moines International airport.

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