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 5,977 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 5,977 students
In-state tuition: $4,560
Out-state tuition: $4,710
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 28%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Iowa Western Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Iowa Western Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,977 students
2,894 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,555 students
1,389 students
# Part-Time Students
3,422 students
1,505 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,248 students
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
9%
12%
% White
72%
63%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.57
College Completion Rate
22%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,560 is less than the state average of $4,866. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,710 is less than the state average of $5,422. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,560
$4,866
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,710
$5,422
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,082
$11,375
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
29%
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: 2020 (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.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 5,977 students
In-state tuition: $4,560
Out-state tuition: $4,710
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 28%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,866 per year for in-state students and $5,422 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
