Eastern Iowa Community College District Photo - Scott Community College, located in Bettendorf, IA, is one of three colleges in the Eastern Iowa Community College District.

Best Scott County Community Colleges

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 7,730 students in Scott County County, Iowa.
The top-ranked community colleges in Scott County, IA include Capri College-Davenport and La James International College-Davenport.
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 35:1.

Top-Ranked Scott County Community Colleges (2026-27)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Capri College-Davenport
Private for-profit
2540 E. 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
Enrollment: 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
La James International College-Davenport
Private for-profit
5205 North Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
Enrollment: 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Enrollment: 7,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Acceptance rate: 57% In-state tuition: $4,200 Out-state tuition: $4,680 Minority enrollment: 30%
Ross College-Davenport
Private for-profit
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite B
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
Enrollment: 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Private-state tuition: $12,123 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Community Colleges in Scott County, IA (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 1
Davenport, IA 52807
(866) 527-5268
Enrollment: 30,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $13,956 Out-state tuition: $13,956 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Scott County, IA?
There are 4 community colleges serving 7,730 students in Scott County, IA.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Scott County, IA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Scott County, IA?
Community colleges in Scott County, IA have approximately 31% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic and Black.

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