Iowa Central Community College
Tel:
(515)576-7201
- 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.
School Highlights
- Iowa Central Community College serves 5,686 students (53% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Iowa Central Community College is the only community colleges within Webster County, IA.
- The nearest community college to Iowa Central Community College is Ellsworth Community College (47.8 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 197 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Iowa Central Community College | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 197 staff | 95 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,686 students | 2,620 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 33:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,011 students | 1,090 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,675 students | 1,530 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 285 |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% |
| % Black | 7% | 10% |
| % White | 81% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.50 |
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| College Completion Rate | 37% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,300 | $36,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
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