Iowa Western Community College
Iowa Western Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Council Bluffs, IA. Iowa Western Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Iowa Western Community College is $6,930 for Iowa residents and $7,080 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.16% from last year at Iowa Western CC.
- Total 5,540 students have enrolled in Iowa Western CC and, of that, 1,633 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Iowa Western CC offers 91 programs and 24 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Iowa Western CC is 40% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Iowa Western Community College is $6,930 for Iowa residents and $7,080 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.16% 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 | $6,120 | $6,270 |
| 2022 | $6,330 | $6,480 |
| 2023 | $6,540 | $6,690 |
| 2024 | $6,780 | $6,930 |
| 2025 | $6,930 | $7,080 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Iowa Western Community College offers 93 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 12 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Iowa Western Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 47 | 7 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 21 | 2 |
| Total | 93 | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 81 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 15 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 14 |
| Construction Management | 13 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 13 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 257 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 99 |
| General Studies | 64 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 25 |
| Psychology | 23 |
Student Population
Total 5,540 students have enrolled to Iowa Western Community College. By gender, there are 2,430 male and 3,110 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.78 to 1.
Iowa Western Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,633 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 | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Asian | 86 | 38 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 413 | 239 | 174 |
| Hispanic | 526 | 226 | 300 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| White | 3,379 | 1,379 | 2,000 |
| Two or More Races | 244 | 105 | 139 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 679 | 315 | 364 |
| Total | 5,540 | 2,430 | 3,110 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Iowa Western Community College is 40% and the transfer-out rate is 22%. The average financial aid amount is $4,623 and 38% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Retention Rate | 57% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,623 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 108 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 373 |