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Iowa Western Community College is a learning community committed to excellence in meeting the educational needs and improving the quality of life through programs, partnerships and community involvement.
School Highlights
Iowa Western Community College serves 5,791 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 26%.
Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 5,791 students
In-state tuition: $4,560
Out-state tuition: $4,710
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 26%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 519 teachers has grown by 100% over five years.
Iowa Western Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
519 staff
274 staff
Student Body
The student population of Iowa Western Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Iowa Western Community College diversity score of 0.44 is equal to the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has declined by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,791 students
2,501 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
2,331 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
3,460 students
1,402 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
414 students
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,331 students
1,099 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
45 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,460 students
1,444 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
457 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,248 students
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
74%
74%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.44
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.01%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,560 is more than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,710 is less than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,560
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,710
$4,920
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,456
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Clarinda Junior College, which was established in 1923 and had a
long history of providing a two-year liberal arts education in
Southwest Iowa, was selected to serve as one campus, and a new
campus was located in Council Bluffs. The College expanded into
other parts of the district with the establishment of centers in
Atlantic (Cass County Center), Harlan (Shelby County Center), and
Shenandoah (Page/Fremont County Center). On January 23, 1967, two
vocational-technical programs were started using facilities in
Council Bluffs. A major development was the addition of a liberal
arts curriculum at the Council Bluffs Campus in the fall of 1968.
Currently the College offers 84 different vocational/technical
programs and Arts and Sciences/Transfer majors. Fall 2003
enrollment was 4,205 students. In addition, there are over 42,795
enrollments in continuing education classes each year. Iowa Western
has been a vital part of the development of southwest Iowa for the
past 32 years. From providing students with the necessary resources
to start on a bachelor's degree; offering services to employers to
increase economic development; providing continuing education
courses; and offering numerous two-year degrees in technical areas,
Iowa Western continues to set the standard for colleges throughout
the area.
How much does Iowa Western Community College cost?
Iowa Western Community College's tuition is approximately $4,560 for In-State students and $4,710 for Out-State students.
What sports does Iowa Western Community College offer?
Iowa Western Community College offers 11 interscholastic sports: Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Iowa Western Community College's ranking?
Iowa Western Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Largest student body.
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