Marshalltown Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	156
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Marshalltown, Iowa, Marshalltown Community College 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 Marshalltown 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.

Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown Community College 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 Marshalltown Community College is reported to be 39%, 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 retention rate of students at Marshalltown Community College is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Marshalltown Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,040

Cost of attendance at Marshalltown 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

$5,448

Cost of attendance at Marshalltown 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 Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Marshalltown Community College received on average $6,081 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.

$6,081

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	107	44%	$5,044	$539,745
Other Federal Grant	169	70%	$3,913	$661,287
State Grant/Scholarships	101	42%	$2,362	$238,534
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	128	53%	$2,615	$334,664
Total Grant & Scholarships	203	84%	$6,081	$1,234,485

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown Community College students is 38.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.6%.

38.6%

asian 100.0% 2 students
white 42.6% 52 students
unknown 30.0% 3 students
hispanic 39.4% 28 students
International Students 41.2% 7 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Marshalltown Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Marshalltown 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

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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