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Western Iowa Tech Community College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,802

Cost of attendance at Western Iowa Tech 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

$4,826

Cost of attendance at Western Iowa Tech 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 Western Iowa Tech Community College was $8,282. 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 WITCC

WITCC net price calculator

$8,282

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 WITCC 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 $8,282 $502 (6%) $6,662 $6,706 $8,321 $9,882 $10,675
2021 $8,784 $1,074 (14%) $7,071 $6,388 $9,352 $10,962 $9,924
2020 $7,710 $196 (3%) $5,665 $5,287 $7,939 $10,322 $10,086
2019 $7,514 $114 (1%) $6,863 $6,430 $8,132 $11,393 $11,010
2018 $7,628 $221 (3%) $5,866 $6,029 $7,585 $9,965 $9,460
2017 $7,849 $331 (4%) $6,225 $6,682 $8,205 $10,536 $10,295
2016 $7,518 $706 (10%) $6,988 $7,170 $8,142 $10,721 $11,883
2015 $6,812 $15 $5,663 $6,158 $9,056 $9,642 $9,833
2014 $6,797 -- $5,308 $5,564 $7,503 $9,089 $9,032

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western Iowa Tech 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 $17,228 $584 (4%) $4,802 $11,226 $1,200
2021 $16,644 $121 $4,488 $10,836 $1,320
2020 $16,523 $2,198 (15%) $4,368 $10,835 $1,320
2019 $14,325 $72 $4,272 $8,733 $1,320
2018 $14,253 $391 (3%) $4,200 $8,733 $1,320
2017 $13,862 $96 $4,200 $8,438 $1,224
2016 $13,766 $380 (3%) $4,104 $8,438 $1,224
2015 $13,386 $504 (4%) $3,624 $8,442 $1,320
2014 $12,882 $508 (4%) $3,528 $8,154 $1,200
2013 $12,374 -- $3,444 $7,970 $960

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does WITCC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 450 dormitories available to its students at $3,950 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at WITCC is $439 per month.
Does WITCC provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at WITCC for one academic year is $2,340, which works out to $260 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
WITCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, WITCC 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: $4,935
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,935
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,935
How much is WITCC application fees?
WITCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
WITCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Western Iowa Tech Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $163 Not Available
For out-of-state students $164 Not Available

Housing and Meal

Western Iowa Tech Community College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Western Iowa Tech Community College for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $2,340 $3,950 N/A 14 450
2021 $2,340 $3,950 N/A 14 434
2020 $2,340 $3,950 N/A 0 543
2019 $2,340 $3,310 N/A 0 543
2018 $2,286 $3,069 N/A 0 543
2017 $2,286 $3,069 N/A 0 543
2016 $2,286 $3,069 N/A 0 550

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western Iowa Tech 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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