Western Iowa Tech Community College
Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) is located in Sioux City, Iowa. This community college was established back in 1966. It currently serves over 6,000 students. The school is completely accredited institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. WITCC has many academic programs that will appeal to prospective students. It has several associate degrees, vocational and technical certificate programs. Students will be able to participate in the intramural sports program if they so choose.
WITCC has a great nursing program that has been working to educate the next generation of nurses. The school offers LPN, ADN as well as CNA programs. This program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Students who complete the practical nursing program will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. Those who graduate from the ADN program will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students5,731 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate59% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1977 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/1992 - 06/30/2010 |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 09/01/1992 - 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 | $146/credit | |
| In State Students | $146/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $147/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 | $6,570 | $6,570 | $6,615 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,220 | $10,220 | $10,290 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,250 | $18,250 | $18,375 |
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, 97% of Western Iowa Tech 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 | 55% | $3,988 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,000 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $2,436 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $1,464 |
| Federal Student Loans | 73% | $4,733 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,269 |
$8,532
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,756 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,919 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,475 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,855 |
| Over $110,000$10,350 |
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Student Population
5,731
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,384
Women
2,347
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
61% |
|
Hispanic |
16% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
10% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
