Best Iowa Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 community colleges serving 87,770 students in Iowa (17 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
For Iowa community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include St Luke's College, North Iowa Area Community College and Waldorf University.
Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 26% (majority Hispanic and Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(IA) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
7%
Black
6%
White
74%
Two or more races
2%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
7%
IA All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Iowa Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-1264
| 2,681 students
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
| 1,666 students
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
| 760 students
St Luke's College
Private not-for-profit
2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
| 211 students
Waldorf University
Private for-profit
106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
| 3,025 students
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
| 23,051 students
101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
| 7,081 students
Ellsworth Community College
Public
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
| 731 students
Hawkeye Community College
Public
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
| 5,042 students
Indian Hills Community College
Public
525 Grandview Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-5111
| 3,279 students
Iowa Central Community College
Public
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
| 4,704 students
Iowa Lakes Community College
Public
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2601
| 2,288 students
Iowa Western Community College
Iowa Western Community College Photo
Public
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-3200
| 5,791 students
Kirkwood Community College
Public
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319) 398-5411
| 12,277 students
Marshalltown Community College
Public
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
| 1,836 students
1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA 52132
(844) 642-2338
| 4,162 students
Ross College-Quad Cities
Private for-profit
1801 E. Kimberly Road, Suite B
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
| 62 students
Southeastern Community College
Public
1500 West Agency Road
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-2731
| 2,260 students
1501 West Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7081
| 1,503 students
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-6400
| 5,360 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Iowa

Community Colleges in Iowa (Closed)

School
Location
Students
2500 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 244-4221
| 1,014 students
1860 NW 118th St, Ste 110
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 327-5500
| 147 students
3165 Edgewood Parkway SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 363-0481
| 411 students
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 1
Davenport, IA 52807
(866) 527-5268
| 30,512 students
2570 4th Street SW
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-2530
| 142 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Iowa?
There are 20 community colleges serving 87,770 students in Iowa.
How much do community colleges cost in Iowa?
For Iowa community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Iowa?
The best top ranked community colleges in Iowa include St Luke's College, North Iowa Area Community College and Waldorf University.
What is community college diversity score in Iowa?
Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Iowa?
Iowa community college are approximately 26% minority students (majority Hispanic and Black).

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