Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$14,629Average net price / year
40%Graduation rate
$42,793Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$11,033Median debt at graduation
2,916Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $6,930
- Out-of-state tuition
- $7,080
- Total cost of attendance
- $18,978
- Room & board
- $8,750
- Books & supplies
- $1,290
- Average net price
- $14,629
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $13,099
- $30–48k
- $12,217
- $48–75k
- $14,706
- $75–110k
- $17,225
- $110k+
- $18,209
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- First-year retention
- 57%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $35,628
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,793
- Median debt (graduates)
- $11,033
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 24%
- Students with federal loans
- 20%
Programs: what graduates earn
14 of 72 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 26 | $52,345 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 44 | $47,545 | $6,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 118 | $33,043 | $12,229 |
| Precision Metal Working | 81 | $27,761 | $5,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 15 | $37,532 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 99 | $65,268 | $20,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 17 | $64,917 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 24 | $46,852 | $13,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 10 | $43,991 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 321 | $28,291 | $10,958 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 15 | $24,428 | $11,000 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 14 | $41,974 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 4 | $50,785 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $33,681 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,916
- Part-time
- 37%
- Women / men
- 56% / 44%
- White
- 58%
- Hispanic
- 12%
- Black
- 13%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 5%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 22:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $60,300 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 33%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.iwcc.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 7% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 2% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 19% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Iowa Western Community College cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,629 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $6,930 and the full cost of attendance is $18,978.
How much do Iowa Western Community College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $42,793 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Council Bluffs
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOHO Hair Academy Council Bluffs, IA · Private for-profit · 66 students |
$13,198 | — | 76% | $17,349 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.