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Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA·Public·3,107 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,107 students.

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3,107
Students
$9,601
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$38,400
Earnings
10 yr
$8,000
Debt

About This School

Iowa Central Community College is a public institution located in Fort Dodge, Iowa with approximately 3,107 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,601 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Iowa Central Community College is a public community college in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. It has satellite campuses in Webster City and Storm Lake.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable starting point — at just $9,601/year after aid and a median debt of only $8,000 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, graduates tend to earn around $38,400 a decade out, which is modest, so think carefully about whether your specific program leads to a career path that justifies the time investment. Best suited for students pursuing transfer to a four-year school or a targeted vocational credential rather than expecting this degree alone to open high-earning doors.

Founded
1966
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions30%
Business & Marketing6%
Computer Science1%
Education1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Psychology0%
Engineering0%
Biological Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Jon JonesCain VelasquezColby CovingtonLeicy SantosJohn Matuszak

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,376
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,668
Avg Net Price
$9,601
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$8,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White58%
Black12%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,107 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Iowa Central Community College

One Triton Circle

Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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