Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western Community College is a public school in a suburban setting in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Iowa Western Community College was founded in 1966 and enrolls 5,300 undergrads and no graduate students. Iowa Western Community College offers on-campus housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Iowa Western Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Iowa Western Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or 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.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Iowa Western Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Iowa Western Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Iowa Western Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what Iowa Western Community College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Iowa Western Community College

Retention is 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 Outcomes for Iowa Western Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Iowa Western Community College

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. 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, how does Iowa Western Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! 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, less than an hour from Omaha.

If you want to see Iowa Western Community College for yourself, 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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