Iowa Western Community College
Iowa Western Community College is one of the sixteen public 2-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in an urban area, in Council Bluffs.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,080 students attend the school. Every year 21% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Iowa Western Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,120, and fees were $544. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,280 and $544 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students6,080 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate52% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 7 | 116 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 120 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1975 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $177/credit | |
In State Students | $177/credit | |
Out of State Students | $182/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $7,965 | $7,965 | $8,190 |
ADN | 70 | $12,390 | $12,390 | $12,740 |
BSN | 125 | $22,125 | $22,125 | $22,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Iowa Western Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 54% | $4,450 |
Other Federal Grant | 6% | $776 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $1,992 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $4,939 |
Federal Student Loans | 73% | $5,303 |
Private Loans | 1% | $7,356 |
$10,416
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,949 |
$30,001 to $48,000$9,214 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,909 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,264 |
Over $110,000$14,692 |
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Student Population
6,080
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,389
Women
2,691
Men
44%
Full-time
56%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
73% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.