Iowa Western Community College: Review & Facts

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Iowa Western Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 5,345 students enrolled. This college was established in 1967 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Iowa Western Community College.

Majors
Offered
56
Iowa Western Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Automotive and Mechanic, Medical Assistant, and Electrical and Electronics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Iowa Western Community College student retention rate is relatively low at 66% (below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Bad
The graduation rate at Iowa Western Community College is very low: 19%.

Student to faculty ratio at Iowa Western Community College is reasonably decent - 19:1. Find out more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low - $6,200 annually. The additional fees at Iowa Western Community College (not included in tuition costs) are about $600, which makes it a total of $6,800 a year.

Read the details about Iowa Western Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Iowa Western Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (712) 325-3200 or check Iowa Western Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,900
Medium
Iowa Western Community College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Iowa Western Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Iowa Western Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,300 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- nearly $3,900 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Iowa Western Community College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Iowa Western Community College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Iowa Western Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa
51503-1057, USA
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