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Western Iowa Tech Community College

Western Iowa Tech Community College

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.

Overview of Western Iowa Tech Community College

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.

Western Iowa Tech Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Student Body

Western Iowa Tech Community College has 5,191 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Western Iowa Tech Community College

Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102-5199
General Phone: (712) 274-6400
http://www.witcc.edu

Western Iowa Tech Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine175licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Liberal Arts138liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Mechanics and Repair127HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, musical instrument repair, industrial mechanics
Medical Administration94medical secretary, medical office management
Business and Management69accounting technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, retail, business management, finance
Office and Administration54office data entry, administrative assistant
Medical Support and Technology50dental assistant, veterinary assistant, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist
Security and Law Enforcement39criminal justice and police, security services management
Engineering Technician31architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, mechanical drafting, biomedical tech
Construction Trades30electrician, carpentry, property management
Production Trades28welding, tool and die tech
Family and Social Work23child care provider
Therapy and Counseling17physical therapist assistant
Media11desktop publishing and imaging
Law8legal secretary
Computer Science and Engineering8computer applications programming, web design, computer services management
Landscaping and Horticulture6turf management
Education and Teaching2teacher aide
Science1biotechnology
Agricultural Science and Management0agricultural supply
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy0occupational therapist assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree43638
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years30730
Award of less than 1 academic year16822

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Western Iowa Tech Community College had a total enrollment of 5,191 students (3,331 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White67%
Black2%
Hispanic5%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown23%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1832%
18-1919%
20-2110%
22-2410%
25-299%
30-346%
35-394%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Western Iowa Tech Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time33 %

Western Iowa Tech Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Western Iowa Tech Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Western Iowa Tech Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3744

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year8$63,0104$63,209
All faculty totalcalendar year8$63,0104$63,209

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year29$49,36440$49,005
All faculty totalacademic year29$49,36440$49,005

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Western Iowa Tech Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

SCIENCE
Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Securities Services Administration/Management

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Western Iowa Tech Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Western Iowa Tech Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 3%Western Iowa Tech Community College % of degrees in medical administration
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Western Iowa Tech Community College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Western Iowa Tech Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Western Iowa Tech Community College Number of students
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Western Iowa Tech Community College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Western Iowa Tech Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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