School Highlights
Ross College-Quad Cities serves 62 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 26%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,123
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ross College-Quad Cities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five years.
Ross College-Quad Cities
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
12 staff
274 staff

Number of Programs Offered
3
3
Student Body
The student population of Ross College-Quad Cities has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ross College-Quad Cities diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has grown by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
62 students
2,501 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
51 students
1,099 students

# Part-Time Students
11 students
1,402 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
91 students
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
51 students
1,099 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
45 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11 students
1,396 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
457 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
n/a

% Asian
2%
2%

% Hispanic
15%
7%

% Black
15%
6%

% White
34%
74%

% Two or more races
9%
2%

% Non Resident races
4%
2%

% Unknown races
15%
7%


Diversity Score
0.80
0.44

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
35%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.01%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$33,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,123 is less than the state average of $17,086. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,123
$17,086

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
91%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,250

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,291
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ross College-Quad Cities cost?
Ross College-Quad Cities's private state tuition is approximately $12,123.
What is Ross College-Quad Cities's ranking?
Ross College-Quad Cities ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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