Students attend Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, Iowa, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Marshalltown Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to Marshalltown Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 1,575 students at the school (as of 2005).
Marshalltown Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Marshalltown Community College
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
General Phone: (641) 752-7106
http://www.iavalley.edu
Marshalltown Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 191 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 66 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer applications programming, computer networking |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 13 | dental assistant, mental health services tech |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 9 | tool and die tech, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 9 | construction |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 6 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, sales and marketing, apparel marketing |
| Media | 5 | radio and TV tech |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | industrial mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Marshalltown Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 222 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 117 | 14 |
In 2005, Marshalltown Community College had a total enrollment of 1,575 students (1,036 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 93% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Marshalltown Community College offers campus housing for 100 of its 1,036 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marshalltown, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,560 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Marshalltown Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 187500)
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 | academic year | 6 | $51,259 | 7 | $48,493 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $42,619 | 6 | $44,234 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $38,682 | 5 | $37,654 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $31,897 | 3 | $33,268 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $42,618 | 21 | $42,520 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 90 | 28 | 118 |
| Baseball | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| Basketball | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 18 | 47 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
ENGINEERING 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
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marshalltown Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
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 athletic scholarships
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