Western Iowa Tech Community College
School Highlights
- Western Iowa Tech Community College serves 6,331 students (39% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Western Iowa Tech Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Woodbury County, IA.
- The nearest community college to Western Iowa Tech Community College is St Luke's College (4.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Western Iowa Tech Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 235 teachers has grown by 63% over five years.
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 235 staff | 95 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,331 students | 2,620 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 33:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,459 students | 1,090 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,872 students | 1,530 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% |
| % Black | 3% | 10% |
| % White | 63% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 17% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.50 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,000 | $36,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Western Iowa Tech Community College main campus is located on 143 acres on the far eastern edge of Sioux City, Iowa. We also have rural campuses in Cherokee and Denison, with additional learning centers in LeMars and Mapleton. Western Iowa Tech Community College has over 70 programs to get you going. Whether you want to take a couple of classes, get a degree and transfer to another college, or get started with a career, WITCC is the best place to start. Choose from a wide range of programs ranging from Accounting and Office Support to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator from History (Transfer) to Skill Enhancement. Western Iowa Tech is committed to the student experience. Besides the clubs that are supported by the college, there are planned activities that students can participate in throughout the year. These can range from movie night in the community room at the dorms to ski trips and shopping trips to karaoke in the cafeteria. Our Student Activities Coordinator works hard to make sure that your experience at WITCC is not only educational, but fun as well. The Student Success Center is located in the Learning Achievement Center with the Library Services, Open Computer Lab, TRIO SSS, and Adult Basic Education.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Western Iowa Tech Community College is St Luke's College (4.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- St Luke's CollegePrivate, non-profit254 students | 4.00 Mi2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712)279-3149 4.00254 - 1,568 students | 54.20 Mi603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
7123245061 54.201,568 - 5,008 students | 61.30 Mi801 E. Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
4023712020 61.305,008 - National American University-Sioux FallsPrivate, for profit595 students | 73.70 Mi5801 South Corporate Place
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605)336-4600 73.70595 - Globe University-Sioux FallsPrivate, for profit138 students | 73.80 Mi5101 S Broadband Ln
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605)977-0705 73.80138
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