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 5,390 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 28%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 197 teachers has grown by 15% over five years.
| Iowa Central Community College | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 197 staff | 95 staff |
Source: 2019 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Iowa Central Community College is Ellsworth Community College (46.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 796 students | 46.30 Mi1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
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(515) 727-2100 58.20760 - Waldorf UniversityPrivate, for profit1,426 students | 64.30 Mi106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(800) 292-1903 64.301,426 - 142 students | 65.30 Mi2570 4th Street SW
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-2530 65.30142 - 1,931 students | 70.90 Mi3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106 70.901,931
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