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Iowa Western Community College is a community college located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It was founded in 1967. The college offers more than 80 programs in vocational and technical areas, as well as in liberal arts. IWCC is home to a flight school for the various aircraft related professions.
IWCC’s athletic department fields both men’s and women’s sports teams, which participate in football, baseball, basketball and soccer, among others. The college's campus is home to several clubs and organizations like Latino/CASS, Marketing Club, PTK and The Rover, IWCC's Student Newspaper.
Iowa Western Community College is located in a small city, in Council Bluffs, IA. 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.
The school offers classes to 5,300 students (6,680 full-time equivalent).
Iowa Western Community College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Iowa Western Community College does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51502-3004
General Phone: (712) 325-3200
http://iwcc.cc.ia.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 360 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 166 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 56 | dental hygienist, dental assistant, surgical tech, veterinary assistant, medical assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | electronics tech, manufacturing tech, civil engineering tech, architectural drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 29 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, avionics maintenance |
| Business and Management | 27 | sales and marketing, accounting, business management |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 16 | waiter/waittress |
| Construction Trades | 14 | construction |
| Office and Administration | 12 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer services management, computer support, computer applications programming |
| Media | 10 | graphic communications, radio and TV tech |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | child care provider |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 10 | agricultural operations |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | landscaping |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Iowa Western Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 615 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 145 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Iowa Western Community College had a total enrollment of 5,300 students (6,680 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
Iowa Western Community College offers campus housing for 858 of its 6,680 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,490 |
| Room and board | $ 4,900 |
| Room charge | $ 2,720 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,180 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| 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)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $50,314 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $47,187 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $49,439 | 4 | $46,312 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $50,656 | 12 | $49,906 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $60,539 | 8 | $56,477 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $49,776 | 8 | $45,857 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $44,733 | 11 | $46,232 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $39,994 | 21 | $38,606 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $47,192 | 48 | $44,541 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70 | 65 | 135 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 50 | 74 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, 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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
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
(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 7% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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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