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Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College is a community college located in Fort Dodge, Iowa. It has satellite campuses located in Webster City and Storm Lake, Iowa as well. The college was created in 1966 by the union of Fort Dodge Community College. Iowa Central offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

Iowa Central’s athletic department fields both men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in a wide variety of sports, including volleyball, basketball, softball and golf. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Tritons.

Overview of Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Fort Dodge, IA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Iowa Central Community College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study liberal arts.

Iowa Central Community College Selectivity

Iowa Central Community College maintains an open-admission policy.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 5,731 students (3,913 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Iowa Central Community College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Iowa Central Community College does offer meal plans to students. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Iowa Central Community College commits to educational excellence by providing affordable, accessible, adaptable, community-centered programs and learning-centered activities within and beyond the classroom."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
General Phone: (515) 576-7201
http://www.iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts341liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine153registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology65medical assistant, radiographer, medical lab tech, dental hygienist
Mechanics And Repair55industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, autobody repair
Engineering Technician42electronics tech, mechanical drafting, energy systems tech
Business And Management34accounting, business management, logistics
Security And Law Enforcement22criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Construction Trades19carpentry
Family And Social Work18community organization
Production Trades10machinist, welding
Office And Administration9administrative assistant
Media7radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging
Computer Science And Engineering6computer networking, web design
Science And Laboratory Technician3chemical tech
Medical Administration3medical transcription, health care administration
Transportation3aviation tech
Agricultural Science And Management3agricultural operations
Hospitality0hospitality management
Cooking And Culinary Arts0culinary arts
Landscaping And Horticulture0turf management
Beauty And Cosmetology0cosmetology

Number of programs and degrees for Iowa Central Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree66334
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years13015
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Iowa Central Community College had a total enrollment of 5,731 students (3,913 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Unknown78%
(Foreign Students)22%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1828%
18-1937%
20-2114%
22-247%
25-296%
30-343%
35-392%
40-492%
50-641%

Iowa Central Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time21 %

Iowa Central Community College Room and Board (2007)

Iowa Central Community College offers campus housing for 902 of its 3,913 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Fort Dodge, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Iowa Central Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,600
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,235
Room and board$ 4,850
Books and supplies$ 850
Other expenses$ 2,950

Financial Aid:
Iowa Central Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 186500)

Iowa Central Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*2*
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*4$64,218
Instructorcalendar year2*7$65,053
All faculty totalcalendar year2*14$65,959

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year4$52,1507$54,876
Associate professoracademic year1*3$55,623
Assistant professoracademic year4$55,5572*
Instructoracademic year28$49,35916$51,688
All faculty totalacademic year37$50,46728$52,944

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Iowa Central Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total17084254
Football72072
Track242246
Basketball151631
Baseball27027
All Other Sports324678

Iowa Central Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Logistics and Materials Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

Iowa Central Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Iowa Central Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%Iowa Central Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Iowa Central Community College Number of students
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Iowa Central Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Iowa Central Community College % students on athletic fin. aid
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Iowa Central Community College Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Iowa Central Community College Male % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Iowa Central Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships

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