College statistics
- Address:
- One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA
50501 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.iowacentral.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $5,040
- Room and Board:
- $8,655
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $99,082,156
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Iowa Central Community College is a public two-year institution located in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The college serves the town and surrounding region with transfer and career pathways through general liberal arts and sciences education. The setting is small-town Iowa, with a student body of approximately 4,900 enrolled students.
In-state tuition runs $5,040 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,332. The total cost of attendance—including room and board—stands at $13,695 for in-state students and $15,987 for out-of-state students. With modest tuition and a regional focus, Iowa Central attracts students seeking affordable preparation for transfer to four-year programs or entry into workforce fields.
Iowa Central functions primarily as a transfer pathway college, offering the general education and foundational coursework that students need to move into bachelor's degree programs elsewhere. The college works best for students who want to begin their higher education in a smaller, lower-cost setting before transferring or for those seeking shorter career-focused programs. Visit www.iowacentral.edu/ for program details and enrollment information.