Western Iowa Tech Community College
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Sioux City, IA. Western Iowa Tech Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Western Iowa Tech Community College is $5,186 for Iowa residents and $5,330 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.78% from last year at Western Iowa Tech CC.
- Total 5,482 students have enrolled in Western Iowa Tech CC and, of that, 2,096 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Western Iowa Tech CC offers 111 programs and 28 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Western Iowa Tech CC is 50% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Western Iowa Tech Community College is $5,186 for Iowa residents and $5,330 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.78% 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 | $4,488 | $4,512 |
| 2022 | $4,802 | $4,826 |
| 2023 | $4,922 | $4,946 |
| 2024 | $5,042 | $5,186 |
| 2025 | $5,186 | $5,330 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Western Iowa Tech Community College offers 108 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 16 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Western Iowa Tech Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 45 | 11 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 5 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 37 | 3 |
| Total | 108 | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 102 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 28 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 22 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 22 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 20 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 86 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 61 |
| Business Administration and Management | 19 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 17 |
| General Studies | 14 |
Student Population
Total 5,482 students have enrolled to Western Iowa Tech Community College. By gender, there are 2,206 male and 3,276 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.67 to 1.
Western Iowa Tech Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,096 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 | 94 | 44 | 50 |
| Asian | 117 | 57 | 60 |
| Black or African American | 339 | 127 | 212 |
| Hispanic | 1,236 | 530 | 706 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 3 | 12 |
| White | 3,077 | 1,190 | 1,887 |
| Two or More Races | 137 | 58 | 79 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 177 | 81 | 96 |
| Total | 5,482 | 2,206 | 3,276 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Western Iowa Tech Community College is 50% and the transfer-out rate is 7%. The average financial aid amount is $5,032 and 38% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Retention Rate | 64% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,032 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 65 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 258 |