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Iowa Central Community College, Iowa

Overview of Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. 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 5,352 students (3,439 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 reports its educational mission is:
"Iowa Central Community College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning by providing for the varied educational needs of the diverse individuals whom it serves through accessible, flexible, community-centered programs and activities both within and beyond the classroom."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College
330 Ave M
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
http://www.iccc.cc.ia.us

Iowa Central Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Iowa Central Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts345liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine161registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology51medical assistant, radiographyer, medical lab tech, radiation therapist
Business And Management43accounting, operations management, business management
Mechanics And Repair43automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics
Construction Trades29carpentry, construction, construction trades
Security And Law Enforcement24criminal justice and police
Engineering Technician20electronics tech, mechanical drafting
Office And Administration16administrative assistant, executive secretary
Family And Social Work15community organization
Computer Science And Engineering12webmastering, web design, computer networking
Production Trades10machinist, welding
Media4radio and TV tech
Agricultural Science And Management3agricultural operations
Transportation2air transportation
Science And Laboratory Technician1chemical tech
Medical Adminstration1medical secretary
Education And Teaching0instructional media design

Number of programs and degrees for Iowa Central Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree64129
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years13917
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

In 2005, Iowa Central Community College had a total enrollment of 5,352 students (3,439 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White85%
Black2%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races8%
(Foreign Students)1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Iowa96%

Iowa Central Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time53 %
Part-Time42 %

Iowa Central Community College Room and Board (2005)

Iowa Central Community College offers campus housing for 758 of its 3,439 (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 Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Associate professorcalendar year0*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*3$60,714
Instructorcalendar year2*9$56,379
All faculty totalcalendar year3$55,70715$58,264

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$51,5337$48,030
Associate professoracademic year3$47,1651*
Assistant professoracademic year6$46,9232*
Instructoracademic year15$45,08912$45,940
All faculty totalacademic year27$46,44322$46,884

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

Iowa Central Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total14955204
Football78078
Basketball191231
Baseball24024
All Other Sports284371

Iowa Central Community College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Construction Trades, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

TRANSPORTATION
Air Transportation, Other

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
% students on athletic fin. aid
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Iowa Central Community College % students on athletic fin. aid
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Iowa Central Community College Number of students
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Iowa Central Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Iowa Central Community College Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Iowa Central Community College 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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships

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