Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA, 51102-5199 -
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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....
School Overview:
- 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.
In the News:
- WIT offers session for adult literacy volunteers (Sioux City Journal)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 03:04:38 am
SIOUX CITY -- The Western Iowa Tech Community College adultliteracy program will hold a volunteer mentor orientation sessionfrom 6 to 7:30 p.m. today in Room L304, Advanced SciencesBuilding. - Stephanie and Thurman Buhman (Le Mars Daily Sentinel)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:16:03 pm
Stephanie Kelly and Thurman Buhman of Le Mars were united in marriage Sept. 19, 2009, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The Rev. Gary Landsness officiated the 3 p.m. ceremony. - IVCCD Chancellor's benefits unclear during sabbatical (Marshalltown Times-Republican)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 05:07:59 am
Iowa Valley Community College Chancellor Tim Wynes will continue to be paid $158,000 annual salary if his requested sabbatical leave to work on his doctoral dissertation is approved by the Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors today. He is expected to take the leave through June 30, 2010 or earlier if he completes his dissertation. - Veterans Day observances (Sioux City Journal)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 04:11:04 am
Area events today include: - WIT offers class on auto 'buy here, pay here' (Sioux City Journal)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 02:08:17 am
SIOUX CITY -- Western Iowa Tech Community College will offer a class on "buy here, pay here" auto dealership operations from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in Room L416, Advanced Sciences Building on the Sioux City campus.
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