# Iowa Western Community College

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## Overview

- **Location:** Council Bluffs, IA
- **Type:** Public
- **Setting:** Suburban
- **Region:** Plains
- **Enrollment:** 2,916
- **Predominant Degree:** Certificate

Nearly 2,916 students choose Iowa Western Community College each year, drawn by its focus on career-oriented education in fields like Health Professions and Business. With a graduation rate of 40%, students can expect to enter the workforce with practical skills and certifications.

Data from Chetty/Opportunity Insights indicates that Iowa Western Community College graduates earn a median salary of $42,793 a decade post-graduation. While specific mobility rates are not available, the college supports a diverse student body, including a 24% Pell Grant rate, emphasizing its role in making education accessible for students from lower-income backgrounds.

The net price for attending Iowa Western is $14,629, with a median debt of $11,033. This financial structure allows students to pursue academic and vocational training without overwhelming debt. Graduates who thrive here often have clear career goals and are focused on gaining skills that translate directly into job opportunities.

## Admissions

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| SAT Average | N/A |
| ACT Midpoint | N/A |

## Cost & Aid

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| In-State Tuition | $6,930 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $7,080 |
| Average Net Price | $14,629 |
| Median Debt | $11,033 |
| Pell Grant Rate | 24% |
| Federal Loan Rate | 20% |

### Net Price by Family Income

| Family Income | Net Price |
|--------------|----------|
| $0-$30K | $13,099 |
| $30K-$48K | $12,217 |
| $48K-$75K | $14,706 |
| $75K-$110K | N/A |
| $110K+ | $18,209 |

## Outcomes

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Graduation Rate | 40% |
| Retention Rate | 57% |
| Earnings (6yr) | $35,628 |
| Earnings (8yr) | $38,860 |
| Earnings (10yr) | $42,793 |
| Debt-to-Earnings | 0.26x |
| Loan Repayment (3yr) | N/A |

## Social Mobility (Opportunity Insights)

Data source: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Mobility Rate (Q1→Q5) | 93.69% |
| Success Rate (bottom 20% → top 20%) | 913.4% |
| Students from Bottom 20% | 1025.7% |
| Parent Median Income | $67,100 |

## Social Capital (Social Capital Atlas)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Economic Connectedness | 1.37 |
| Friending Bias | -0.00 |
| Volunteering Rate | 5.4% |
| Support Ratio | 0.98 |

## Top Programs

| Program | Enrollment Share |
|---------|------------------|
| Health Professions | 24% |
| Humanities | 18% |
| Business & Marketing | 9% |
| Computer Science & IT | 8% |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech | 7% |
| Precision Production | 6% |
| Construction Trades | 4% |
| Culinary & Personal Services | 3% |

## Rankings

This school appears in 1 CollegeRanker rankings:

- #17 in [Most Affordable Colleges in Iowa](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-colleges-iowa)

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Iowa Western Community College — School Profile." CollegeRanker.com. https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/iowa-western-community-college