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Sioux City, Iowa 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.
Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Western Iowa Tech Community College has 5,334 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102-5199
General Phone: (712) 274-6400
Admissions Phone: (712) 274-6403
Financial Aid Phone: (712) 274-6402
http://www.witcc.edu
Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 225 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 110 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Adminstration | 103 | medical secretary, medical office management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 75 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, musical instrument repair, industrial mechanics, communications install and repair |
| Office And Administration | 71 | office data entry, administrative assistant, executive secretary |
| Business And Management | 58 | accounting technology, accounting, business management, sales and marketing, human resources, retail, human resources management, marketing |
| Engineering Technician | 41 | electronics tech, mechanical drafting, architectural engineering tech, biomedical tech, telecommunications tech |
| Construction Trades | 39 | electrician, property management, carpentry, lineworker |
| Family And Social Work | 35 | child care provider, child care management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 34 | dental assistant, surgical tech, dental hygienist, pharmacy tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | web design, computer applications programming, computer services management, systems analyst |
| Law | 15 | legal secretary |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding, tool and die tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 10 | agricultural supply |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 7 | turf management, landscaping |
| Media | 6 | desktop publishing and imaging, computer typography |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | teaching assistants |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 406 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 337 | 32 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 162 | 22 |
In 2005, Western Iowa Tech Community College had a total enrollment of 5,334 students (3,176 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 78% |
| Nebraska | 13% |
| South Dakota | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Western Iowa Tech Community College offers campus housing for 190 of its 3,176 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (712) 274-6403
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,440 |
| Room and board | $ 4,185 |
| Room charge | $ 2,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (712) 274-6402
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $52,863 | 4 | $52,070 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $52,863 | 4 | $52,070 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $38,887 | 39 | $39,357 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $38,887 | 39 | $39,357 |
*: 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
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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
Lineworker
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other
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
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
MEDIA
Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Iowa Tech Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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