Best Fort Dodge Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 5,926 students in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

Community Colleges in Fort Dodge, IA (2025)

College
Location
Students
Iowa Central Community College
Public
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
| 5,912 students
La James International College-Ft Dodge
Private for-profit
2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-3119
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Fort Dodge, IA?
There are 2 community colleges serving 5,926 students in Fort Dodge, IA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Fort Dodge, IA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Fort Dodge, IA?
Community colleges in Fort Dodge, IA have approximately 39% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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