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Eastern Iowa Community College District Photo - Scott Community College, located in Bettendorf, IA, is one of three colleges in the Eastern Iowa Community College District.
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Diversity in Iowa Community Colleges

Iowa community colleges have an average diversity score of 0.52 (2025-26).
The most diverse college is Ross College-Davenport, with a diversity score of 0.77.
Diversity Score Range: 0.26 0.77 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.5

Diversity in Iowa Community Colleges (2025-26)

College
Diversity Score
Location
Rank: #11.
Ross College-Davenport
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.77
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite B
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
Rank: #22.
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.67
1350 College Square Mall
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-9995
Rank: #33.
Waldorf University
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.65
106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Purdue University Global-Des Moines
Public
Diversity Score: 0.62
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Southeastern Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.62
1500 West Agency Road
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-2731
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
La James International College-Davenport
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.62
5205 North Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Marshalltown Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.60
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Iowa Central Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.60
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
La James International College-Johnston
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.60
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
Rank: #1010.
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Western Iowa Tech Community College Photo - WITCC main entrance.
Public
Diversity Score: 0.57
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Ellsworth Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.56
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.56
3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
Public
Diversity Score: 0.56
3320 Line Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Iowa Western Community College
Iowa Western Community College Photo
Public
Diversity Score: 0.54
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-3200
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
American Hair Academy
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.54
304 South Iris
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 219-6248
Rank: #1616.
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College Photo - DMACC- Boone Campus
Public
Diversity Score: 0.53
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
La James International College-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.52
6322 University Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Capri College-Davenport
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.52
2540 E. 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
La James International College-Ft Dodge
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.51
2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-3119
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Eastern Iowa Community College District Photo - Scott Community College, located in Bettendorf, IA, is one of three colleges in the Eastern Iowa Community College District.
Public
Diversity Score: 0.51
101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Rank: #2121.
Kirkwood Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.50
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319) 398-5411
Rank: #2222.
E Q School of Hair Design
Public
Diversity Score: 0.47
2600 South 9th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-2613
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
St Luke's College
Private not-for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.46
2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
PCI Academy-Iowa City
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.46
1550 South 1st Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(515) 337-2907
Rank: #2525.
Iowa Lakes Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.45
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2601
Rank: #2626.
Indian Hills Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.40
525 Grandview Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-5111
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hawkeye Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.38
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Capri College-Cedar Rapids
Public
Diversity Score: 0.38
2945 Williams Parkway S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 364-1541
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.36
1543 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Capri College-Dubuque
Public
Diversity Score: 0.36
395 Main St
Dubuque, IA 52004
(563) 588-2379
Rank: #3131.
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.35
6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 224-5244
Rank: #3232.
Northwest Iowa Community College
Northwest Iowa Community College Photo
Public
Diversity Score: 0.33
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.29
24 Second St NE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-2161
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
North Iowa Area Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.29
500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-1264
Rank: #3535.
PCI Academy-Ames
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.26
309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 956-3784
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What is the Iowa average community college diversity score?
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