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Marshalltown Community College

3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158

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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 1,836 students (37% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 26%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 1,836 students
In-state tuition: $4,296
Out-state tuition: $4,536
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Marshalltown Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 154 teachers has grown by 250% over five years.

Marshalltown Community College

(IA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

154 staff

274 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Marshalltown Community College has declined by 9% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.

The Marshalltown Community College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,836 students

2,501 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

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# Full-Time Students

678 students

1,099 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,158 students

1,402 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

113 students

210 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

678 students

1,099 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

45 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,158 students

1,396 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

457 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

152 students

411 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

20%

% Black

% White

60%

74%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.59

0.44

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

35%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.01%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$33,000

$33,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,296 is less than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $4,536 is less than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,296

$4,331

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$4,536

$4,920

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

87%

91%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$10,319

$11,250

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,032

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

59%

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

Source: 2021 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marshalltown Community College cost?

Marshalltown Community College's tuition is approximately $4,296 for In-State students and $4,536 for Out-State students.

What is Marshalltown Community College's ranking?

Marshalltown Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 1,836 students
In-state tuition: $4,296
Out-state tuition: $4,536
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 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.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Ross College-Quad Cities. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.