Iowa Central Community College
Iowa Central Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Fort Dodge, IA. Iowa Central Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Iowa Central Community College is $5,496 for Iowa residents and $7,788 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.56% from last year at Iowa Central CC.
- Total 4,949 students have enrolled in Iowa Central CC and, of that, 528 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Iowa Central CC offers 98 programs and 1 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Iowa Central CC is 42% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Iowa Central Community College is $5,496 for Iowa residents and $7,788 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.56% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,700 | $8,200 |
| 2022 | $6,000 | $8,650 |
| 2023 | $5,196 | $7,398 |
| 2024 | $5,376 | $7,668 |
| 2025 | $5,496 | $7,788 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Iowa Central Community College offers 98 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Iowa Central Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 63 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 21 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 77 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 48 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 23 |
| Accounting | 20 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 94 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 27 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management | 23 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 21 |
Student Population
Total 4,949 students have enrolled to Iowa Central Community College. By gender, there are 2,226 male and 2,723 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.82 to 1.
Iowa Central Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 528 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 31 | 22 | 9 |
| Asian | 63 | 29 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 459 | 286 | 173 |
| Hispanic | 667 | 269 | 398 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| White | 2,930 | 1,150 | 1,780 |
| Two or More Races | 341 | 178 | 163 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 397 | 249 | 148 |
| Total | 4,949 | 2,226 | 2,723 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Iowa Central Community College is 42% and the retention-rate is 52%. The average financial aid amount is $5,973 and 56% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 52% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,973 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 93 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 353 |