Top 10 Community Colleges Rankings in Iowa
Iowa Central Community College ranked first and Des Moines Area Community College ranked second in 2024 Community Colleges rankings in Iowa. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 10 Community Colleges in Iowa. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 10 Community Colleges in Iowa is $7,216.
- The average number of students is 5,123 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 40.50% and the transfer-out rate is 13.73%.
Best Iowa Community Colleges Comparison Table
The following table lists the top 10 community colleges in Iowa. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Financial Aid | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | $7,668 | 5,058 | 37% | 59% | 19 to 1 |
| 2 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $11,100 | 21,637 | 33% | 25% | 19 to 1 |
| 3 | Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA | $6,450 | 2,476 | 38% | 99% | 12 to 1 |
| 4 | Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport, IA | $6,299 | 7,145 | 39% | 47% | 20 to 1 |
| 5 | Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon, IA | $7,410 | 1,811 | 64% | 45% | 15 to 1 |
| 6 | Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA | $6,598 | 4,787 | 33% | 38% | 15 to 1 |
| 7 | North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA | $9,245 | 2,479 | 54% | 57% | 21 to 1 |
| 8 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $5,186 | 5,150 | 42% | 49% | 13 to 1 |
| 9 | Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA | $7,644 | 1,960 | 37% | 51% | 14 to 1 |
| 10 | Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA | $7,470 | 4,355 | 48% | 45% | 15 to 1 |
| Average | $7,216 | 5,123 | 41% | 49% | 17 to 1 |
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