Western Iowa Tech Community College: Review & Facts

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Western Iowa Tech Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 5,150 students enrolled. This school was established in 1967 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Sioux City, Iowa.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
58
Western Iowa Tech Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Medical Assistant, Criminal Justice, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Western Iowa Tech Community College is low at 57% (way below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
57%
Bad
The graduation rate at Western Iowa Tech Community College is very low - 23%. Around 2% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Western Iowa Tech Community College is pretty good, 13:1. Read more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very low - $4,100 a year. The additional fees at Western Iowa Tech Community College (not included in tuition costs) are around $900; which comes to $5,000 a year.

Read the details about Western Iowa Tech 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
Western Iowa Tech Community 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) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Western Iowa Tech Community College is $20.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Western Iowa Tech Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (712) 274-8733 or check Western Iowa Tech Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Western Iowa Tech Community College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Western Iowa Tech 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
C-
Unsafe
Western Iowa Tech Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: roughly $4,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Western Iowa Tech Community College appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Western Iowa Tech Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, Iowa
51102-5199, USA
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