Marshalltown Community College
- Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown was founded in 1927 as Marshalltown Junior College, a part of the Marshalltown Community School District. In 1966, MCC moved under the jurisdiction of Iowa Valley Community College District, where it continues to serve the needs of Marshall County and the surrounding area. In 1993 the District opened a satellite center in Poweshiek County, now known as Iowa Valley Grinnell, which offers MCC college credit courses and continuing education to students in that geographic area.
School Highlights
Marshalltown Community College serves 1,947 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,947 students
- In-state tuition: $4,296
- Out-state tuition: $4,536
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Marshalltown Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 154 teachers has grown by 102% over five years.
Marshalltown 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
154 staff
292 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Marshalltown Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 46:1 over five years.
The Marshalltown Community College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,947 students
2,894 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
718 students
1,389 students
# Part-Time Students
1,229 students
1,505 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
152 students
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
44%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
27%
9%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
College Completion Rate
39%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,296 is less than the state average of $4,866. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,536 is less than the state average of $5,422. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,296
$4,866
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,536
$5,422
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,875
$11,375
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,306
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
29%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- We help our students move quickly into a skilled career with over 52 Career-Technical diploma, certificate, and two-year associate degree programs designed to prepare them to hit the workforce with an edge. Equipped with an associate's degree, you can enjoy an average lifetime earning of $250,000 more than someone with less formal education. Our 43 Associate of Arts and Science Transfer programs prepare our students for four-year institutions with the first two years of general education and program prerequisites under their belt. Our graduates that finish these degrees can earn from $300,000 to over a million dollars more over their lifetime than their neighbors with less formal education. The MCC Library is a place for resources and information, as well as a popular place to study. Students can check out books and periodicals with their student ID's, use the copy machine, surf the Internet, use the computers, look at college catalogs, research class projects, and borrow audio-visual equipment.
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