Western Iowa Tech Community College

Western Iowa Tech Community College Overview

Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Sioux City, Iowa. Western Iowa Tech Community College was founded in 1966 and enrolls 5,451 undergrads and no graduate students. Western Iowa Tech Community College ensures on-campus housing for up to 374 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 5% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Student Activities at Western Iowa Tech Community College

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

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

Is Western Iowa Tech Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a school is.

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

Retention and Graduation Rates at Western Iowa Tech Community College

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

Approximately 61% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Western Iowa Tech Community Collegeare still enrolled their sophomore year. 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 Western Iowa Tech Community College Grads

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

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

Western Iowa Tech Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Western Iowa Tech Community College's endowment was $3.2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Western Iowa Tech Community College spends about $3,015 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Iowa Tech Community College

Tuition 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 Western Iowa Tech 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 aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

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

Based on this information, is Western Iowa Tech Community College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Western Iowa Tech Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Western Iowa Tech Community College Located?

Western Iowa Tech Community College is located in the suburban setting of Sioux City, Iowa.

If you want to see Western Iowa Tech Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 29 to Sioux City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Sioux Gateway.

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

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