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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.
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.
Students at the school often study liberal arts.
Iowa Central Community College maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Iowa Central Community College offers classes to 5,731 students (3,645 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Iowa Central Community College 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.
Iowa Central Community College
330 Ave M
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
General Phone: (515) 576-7201
http://www.iowacentral.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 345 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 132 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 58 | medical assistant, radiographer, medical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 53 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 36 | carpentry, construction trades, construction |
| Business And Management | 26 | accounting, business management, operations management |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding, machinist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer networking, web design, webmastering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and police |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, executive secretary |
| Media | 8 | desktop publishing and imaging, radio and TV tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 6 | agricultural operations |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | social work, community organization |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary |
| Transportation | 3 | aviation tech, air transportation |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | chemical tech |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | instructional media design |
Number of programs and degrees for Iowa Central Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 604 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 150 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Iowa Central Community College had a total enrollment of 5,731 students (3,645 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
Iowa Central Community College offers campus housing for 797 of its 3,645 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,920 |
| Room and board | $ 4,625 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Iowa Central Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 186500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 41 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $61,946 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $63,093 | 14 | $63,904 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $51,840 | 6 | $53,559 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $53,138 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $53,379 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $47,736 | 17 | $49,147 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $49,429 | 27 | $50,349 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 170 | 84 | 254 |
| Football | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Track | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| Basketball | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 46 | 78 |
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
Social Work
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
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Air Transportation, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Iowa Central Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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