Iowa Western Community College (IWCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,248
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, IWCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Iowa Western Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Iowa Western Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at IWCC is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Iowa is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at IWCC is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at IWCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,330

Cost of attendance at Iowa Western Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

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Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,480

Cost of attendance at Iowa Western Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Iowa Western Community College received on average $5,295 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,295

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	385	45%	$5,023	$1,933,955
Other Federal Grant	385	45%	$5,097	$1,962,455
State Grant/Scholarships	103	12%	$3,730	$384,171
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	398	47%	$4,202	$1,672,249
Total Grant & Scholarships	759	89%	$5,295	$4,018,875

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Iowa Western Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Iowa Western Community College students is 29.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.4%.

29.2%

asian 66.7% 4 students
African American 11.0% 22 students
white 34.1% 171 students
unknown 42.9% 6 students
hispanic 32.2% 28 students
International Students 61.5% 16 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Iowa Western Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Iowa Western Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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