- Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown was founded in 1927 as Marshalltown Junior College, a part of the Marshalltown Community School District. In 1966, MCC moved under the jurisdiction of Iowa Valley Community College District, where it continues to serve the needs of Marshall County and the surrounding area. In 1993 the District opened a satellite center in Poweshiek County, now known as Iowa Valley Grinnell, which offers MCC college credit courses and continuing education to students in that geographic area.
School Highlights
Marshalltown Community College serves 1,857 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,857 students
- In-state tuition: $4,296
- Out-state tuition: $4,536
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Marshalltown Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Marshalltown Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
53 staff
18 staff
Student Body
The student population of Marshalltown Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Marshalltown Community College diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,857 students
176 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
728 students
165 students
# Part-Time Students
1,129 students
1,367 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,857 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
728 students
165 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,129 students
1,268 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
9%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
57%
68%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,296 is less than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,536 is less than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,296
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,536
$4,920
Tuition Notes
$1,300/semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,319
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,032
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- We help our students move quickly into a skilled career with over 52 Career-Technical diploma, certificate, and two-year associate degree programs designed to prepare them to hit the workforce with an edge. Equipped with an associate's degree, you can enjoy an average lifetime earning of $250,000 more than someone with less formal education. Our 43 Associate of Arts and Science Transfer programs prepare our students for four-year institutions with the first two years of general education and program prerequisites under their belt. Our graduates that finish these degrees can earn from $300,000 to over a million dollars more over their lifetime than their neighbors with less formal education. The MCC Library is a place for resources and information, as well as a popular place to study. Students can check out books and periodicals with their student ID's, use the copy machine, surf the Internet, use the computers, look at college catalogs, research class projects, and borrow audio-visual equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Marshalltown Community College cost?
Marshalltown Community College's tuition is approximately $4,296 for In-State students and $4,536 for Out-State students.
What is Marshalltown Community College's ranking?
Marshalltown Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Marshalltown Community College is PCI Academy-Ames (36.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
PCI Academy-Ames
Private for-profit
309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 337-2907
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 337-2907
36.0 miles
Enrollment: 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ellsworth Community College
Public
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
40.6 miles
Enrollment: 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $5,064 Minority enrollment: 31%
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
41.3 miles
Enrollment: 23,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $156 Out-state tuition: $312 Minority enrollment: 33%
Hawkeye Community College
Public
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
42.0 miles
Enrollment: 5,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $159 Out-state tuition: $176 Minority enrollment: 23%
La James International College-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
6322 University Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
43.1 miles
Enrollment: 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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