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Iowa Western Community College is located in a small city, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Iowa Western Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study liberal arts.
Iowa Western 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 Western Community College offers classes to 5,092 students (3,536 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd Box 4c
Council Bluffs, IA 51502-3004
General Phone: (712) 325-3200
Admissions Phone: (712) 325-3277
Financial Aid Phone: (712) 325-3287
http://iwcc.cc.ia.us
Iowa Western Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 326 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 151 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 47 | dental hygienist, medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 32 | automobile mechanics, avionics maintenance, diesel mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | civil engineering tech, electronics tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Business And Management | 22 | sales and marketing, business management, human resources, accounting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer support, computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Media | 14 | radio and TV tech, graphic communications |
| Construction Trades | 12 | construction |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child care provider |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 9 | agricultural operations |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 8 | waiter/waittress |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 5 | machinist |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Iowa Western Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 532 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 143 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 4 |
In 2005, Iowa Western Community College had a total enrollment of 5,092 students (3,536 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 68% |
| Nebraska | 26% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Iowa Western Community College offers campus housing for 623 of its 3,536 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Council Bluffs, 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 17 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (712) 325-3277
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,800 |
| Room and board | $ 4,350 |
| Room charge | $ 2,260 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Iowa Western Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 459800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (712) 325-3287
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 51 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $64,255 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $38,570 | 10 | $38,988 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $52,120 | 13 | $43,193 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $52,156 | 5 | $49,070 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $45,178 | 4 | $42,203 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $39,080 | 17 | $38,502 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $34,219 | 12 | $33,290 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $40,933 | 38 | $38,636 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 32 | 62 |
| Basketball | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 23 | 23 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Iowa Western Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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