Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western Community College Overview

Iowa Western Community College is a public school in a suburban setting in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Iowa Western Community College was founded in 1967 and the school now enrolls around 5,300 students per year, which includes 5,300 undergrads. Iowa Western Community College offers on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

Student Involvement at Iowa Western Community College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Iowa Western Community College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Iowa Western Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Iowa Western Community College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Iowa Western Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Iowa Western Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Iowa Western Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$6,030
Out-of-State	$6,180

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Is Iowa Western Community College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Iowa Western Community College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Iowa Western Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Iowa Western Community College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Iowa Western Community College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Iowa Western Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Iowa Western Community College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Iowa Western Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Iowa Western Community College.

Based on this information, does Iowa Western Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Iowa Western Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Iowa Western Community College?

Iowa Western Community College is located in the suburban setting of Council Bluffs, Iowa, in the suburbs of Omaha.

If you would like to see Iowa Western Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80/29 to Council Bluffs, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Eppley Airfield.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Iowa Western Community College and Council Bluffs are like without leaving home.

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