Iowa Central Community College
330 Ave M, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 -
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Iowa Central Community College is one of the nation's 50 fastest growing community colleges because service to students is its highest priority. Approximately 5300 students attend Iowa Central's three campuses Centrally located with easy access to main east-west and north-south travel routes, Iowa Central offers high quality residence life opportunities, total transfer options, affordable costs and a wide range of two-year programs....
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| County | Webster County, IA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,419 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,072 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,491 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 797 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 83% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 38% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,592 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 8% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $936 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 47% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $725 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 64% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,137 | $3,136 |
School Notes:
- Students who enter Iowa Central for associate degree programs and vocational-technical programs find low student-to-teacher ratios, a campus-wide understanding of business and industry needs, and quick response to student input and activity trends that keep its educational offerings on the cutting edge.
- Business & Industry Training & Solutions customized training program is designed to meet education and training needs of business and industry in area V. Iowa Central Community College offers quality customized training and technical assistance for employers. Specialized curriculum and consultant services can be tailored to meet your specific need.
- The Continuing Education and Workplace Services Division of Iowa Central Community College strives to meet educational needs of our communities by providing a broad array of interesting courses at a reasonable cost. Through cooperation and partnerships with local school districts, service agencies, businesses, industries and organizations, Iowa Central Community College provides quality education, training and cultural activities.
- The Collegian is the student newspaper of Iowa Central Community College. Established in 1961, The Collegian has chronicled the events of the college, its students, staff and faculty, on a regular basis since that time. A 12-page, tabloid section, the American Scholastic Press Association award-winning Collegian prints four times per semester, from September until May.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Survey responses requested (The Daily Freeman-Journal)
posted on February 4, 2010 at 05:03:38 am
Area residents will receive a little something extra in their utility bills this month that may help the community tap into additional funding for economic development and job creation. A Median Household Income Survey was mailed with utility bills this month. - Local lawmakers want to keep legal notices (The Fort Dodge Messenger)
posted on January 31, 2010 at 05:12:05 am
In the midst of a budget crunch, lawmakers plan to transform how Iowa's government does business. That process will be tough, controversial and absolutely necessary, a panel of area legislators told a Fort Dodge audience Saturday morning. ''I will tell you that this bill in some form will be passed because we need to reduce spending,'' state Sen. - Basketball, plus dodgeball and Wiffleball (The Gazette)
posted on January 28, 2010 at 07:27:31 pm
IOWA CITY — Winning has its perks. The Iowa Hawkeyes took time out of their practice regimen Wednesday with a massive game of dodgeball. A few days earlier, the coaches challenged the players in Wiffleball. That contest ended in a tie. - Custodian keeps Butler Elementary shining (The Fort Dodge Messenger)
posted on January 25, 2010 at 05:07:34 am
To the students of Butler Elementary School, Mr. Mike is a friendly and helpful person. Mike Waddell keeps their school clean. He helps them get their breakfasts and lunches in the cafeteria. Sometimes, he ties their shoes or fixes the zippers on their coats. And he also teaches them things, like how to properly raise the American flag. - Iowa Central leaders talk biodiesel (The Fort Dodge Messenger)
posted on January 22, 2010 at 05:13:44 am
Representatives of Iowa Central Community College briefed a panel of state legislators Thursday afternoon on a large study of biodiesel conducted by the school and a trucking company. Don Heck, director of the college's biofuels testing laboratory, summed up the results of the 2 Million Mile Haul completed with Decker Truck Line Inc. of Fort Dodg.
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