IWCC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,330

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Iowa Western Community College was $11,403. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at IWCC

IWCC net price calculator

$11,403

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of IWCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,403	$408 (4%)	$10,148	$9,928	$12,276	$13,917	$14,831
2021	$10,995	$278 (3%)	$9,587	$8,933	$12,127	$15,615	$16,155
2020	$10,717	$504 (5%)	$9,341	$10,002	$12,033	$14,625	$15,370
2019	$10,213	$203 (2%)	$8,946	$8,718	$12,110	$15,008	$15,471
2018	$10,416	$386 (4%)	$8,949	$9,214	$10,909	$14,264	$14,692
2017	$10,030	$357 (4%)	$8,627	$9,623	$12,337	$13,767	$13,448
2016	$9,673	$185 (2%)	$8,282	$8,859	$11,344	$13,305	$13,413
2015	$9,858	$118 (1%)	$8,539	$8,647	$10,983	$12,897	$13,118
2014	$9,740	--	$8,645	$9,232	$11,844	$12,912	$13,109

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Iowa Western Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,045	$68	$6,330	$12,475	$1,240
2021	$19,977	$25	$6,120	$12,457	$1,400
2020	$20,002	$1,261 (7%)	$6,240	$12,362	$1,400
2019	$18,741	$413 (2%)	$5,952	$11,465	$1,324
2018	$18,328	$480 (3%)	$5,664	$11,325	$1,339
2017	$17,848	$560 (3%)	$5,472	$11,123	$1,253
2016	$17,288	$600 (4%)	$5,216	$10,884	$1,188
2015	$16,688	$1,112 (7%)	$4,410	$11,114	$1,164
2014	$15,576	$397 (2%)	$4,410	$10,052	$1,114
2013	$15,973	--	$4,285	$10,648	$1,040

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at IWCC? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $8,750 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at IWCC is $972 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: IWCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, IWCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,067

If living off-campus, with family: $4,067

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,067
How much is IWCC application fees?: IWCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: IWCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Iowa Western Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$194	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$199	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**IWCC requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Iowa Western Community College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$8,750	99	1,248
2021	N/A	N/A	$8,750	99	1,248
2020	N/A	N/A	$8,650	99	1,248
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,500	99	1,248
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,500	99	1,248
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,400	19	1,299
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,140	19	1,304

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Iowa Western Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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