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Western Iowa Tech Community College is a comprehensive community college located in Sioux City, Iowa. The college offers more than 70 programs in liberal arts and career and technical areas.
WITCC offers effective and economical training programs through its Corporate College. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations, including the Anime Discussion Group, Business Professionals of America, the Dental Assisting Club and Phi Theta Kappa - Beta Zeta Mu.
Sioux City, IA is home to Western Iowa Tech Community College. Sioux City is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Western Iowa Tech Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Western Iowa Tech Community College has 5,191 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a comprehensive community college, our mission is to provide quality education and to economically enhance the communities we serve."
More complete details are provided below.
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102-5199
General Phone: (712) 274-6400
http://www.witcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 175 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 138 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Mechanics and Repair | 127 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, musical instrument repair, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Administration | 94 | medical secretary, medical office management |
| Business and Management | 69 | accounting technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, retail, business management, finance |
| Office and Administration | 54 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 50 | dental assistant, veterinary assistant, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and police, security services management |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, mechanical drafting, biomedical tech |
| Construction Trades | 30 | electrician, carpentry, property management |
| Production Trades | 28 | welding, tool and die tech |
| Family and Social Work | 23 | child care provider |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | physical therapist assistant |
| Media | 11 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Law | 8 | legal secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer applications programming, web design, computer services management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 6 | turf management |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | teacher aide |
| Science | 1 | biotechnology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural supply |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 436 | 38 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 307 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 168 | 22 |
In 2007-2008, Western Iowa Tech Community College had a total enrollment of 5,191 students (3,331 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 23% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Western Iowa Tech Community College offers campus housing for 373 of its 3,331 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sioux City, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,455 |
| Room and board | $ 4,887 |
| Room charge | $ 2,862 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,025 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid:
Western Iowa Tech Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 731600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $63,010 | 4 | $63,209 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $63,010 | 4 | $63,209 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $49,364 | 40 | $49,005 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $49,364 | 40 | $49,005 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Pharmacy Technician/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
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Securities Services Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Iowa Tech Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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
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