Western Iowa Tech Community College

4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA, 51102-5199 - View a map of this school Map

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With over 70 programs in liberal arts and technical areas. WITCC is accredited at the highest level by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. WITCC also holds special accreditations in allied health fields....

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School Overview:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College
  • Community College Avg.
County Woodbury 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 2,006 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,278 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 5,284 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 187 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 86% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 51% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,177 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 11% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,337 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 13% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,004 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 58% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,295 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College main campus is located on 143 acres on the far eastern edge of Sioux City, Iowa. We also have rural campuses in Cherokee and Denison, with additional learning centers in LeMars and Mapleton.
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College has over 70 programs to get you started. Whether you want to take a couple of classes, get a degree and transfer to another college, or get started with a career, WITCC is the best place to start. Choose from a wide range of programs ranging from Accounting and Office Support to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator from History (Transfer) to Skill Enhancement.
  • Western Iowa Tech is committed to the student experience. Besides the clubs that are supported by the college, there are planned activities that students can participate in throughout the year. These can range from movie night in the community room at the dorms to ski trips and shopping trips to karaoke in the cafeteria. Our Student Activities coordinator works hard to make sure that your experience at WITCC is not only educational, but fun as well.
  • The Student Success Center is located in the Learning Achievement Center with the Library Services, Open Computer Lab, TRiO SSS, and Adult Basic Education.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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