College statistics
- Address:
- 2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA
51503 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.iwcc.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $6,420
- Room and Board:
- $8,750
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $122,164,465
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Iowa Western Community College is a public two-year institution in Council Bluffs, Iowa, located in a suburban setting. The college serves a mixed population of students pursuing associate degrees, workforce training, and transfer preparation, with a focus on liberal arts and sciences.
Total enrollment stands at 5,503 students. In-state tuition runs $6,420 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,570—among the lowest in the country. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, is $15,170 for in-state students and $15,320 for out-of-state students, making the college accessible to students from a wide geographic area.
As a community college, Iowa Western functions primarily as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions and as a provider of workforce credentials. The college works best for students seeking affordable entry points into higher education, those who need flexibility while balancing work and study, and students exploring academic interests before committing to a bachelor's degree. For more information, visit www.iwcc.edu/.