Iowa Western Community College
Iowa Western Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Council Bluffs, IA. Iowa Western Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Iowa Western Community College is $6,780 for Iowa residents and $6,930 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.59% from last year at Iowa Western CC.
- Total 5,342 students have enrolled in Iowa Western CC and, of that, 1,463 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Iowa Western CC offers 93 programs and 12 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Iowa Western CC is 36% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Iowa Western Community College is $6,780 for Iowa residents and $6,930 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.59% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,240 | $6,400 |
| 2021 | $6,120 | $6,270 |
| 2022 | $6,330 | $6,480 |
| 2023 | $6,540 | $6,690 |
| 2024 | $6,780 | $6,930 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Iowa Western Community College offers 97 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 13 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Iowa Western Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 46 | 6 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 26 | 2 |
| Total | 97 | 13 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 114 |
| Construction Trades | 19 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 17 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 16 |
| Electrician | 14 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 314 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 126 |
| General Studies | 77 |
| Psychology | 33 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 27 |
Student Population
Total 5,342 students have enrolled to Iowa Western Community College. By gender, there are 2,425 male and 2,917 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.83 to 1.
Iowa Western Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,463 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 79 | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 105 | 57 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 554 | 329 | 225 |
| Hispanic | 550 | 231 | 319 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| White | 3,788 | 1,618 | 2,170 |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 127 | 66 | 61 |
| Total | 5,342 | 2,425 | 2,917 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Iowa Western Community College is 36% and the transfer-out rate is 19%. The average financial aid amount is $5,427 and 40% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Retention Rate | 66% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,427 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 103 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 399 |