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Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA·Public·3,029 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,029 students.

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3,029
Students
$11,574
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,500
Earnings
10 yr
$8,098
Debt

About This School

Iowa Western Community College is a public institution located in Council Bluffs, Iowa with approximately 3,029 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,574 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Iowa Western Community College is a public community college in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. The college was founded in 1966 and offers 84 programs in both vocational and technical areas as well as in liberal arts. It is also home to a flight school.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable starting point — at just $8,098 in median debt at graduation, students here leave with far less financial burden than at most schools. The concern is the earnings picture: $35,500 in median income a decade out is modest, so think carefully about which program you're choosing and whether it connects to a clear career path. Best suited for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school or who have a specific, in-demand trade or technical goal in mind.

Founded
1966
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Computer Science7%
Business & Marketing4%
Psychology2%
Education2%
Communications1%
Biological Sciences0%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Farrah AbrahamCelia Jiménez

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,930
Avg Net Price
$11,574
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$8,098

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,098
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,098
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.4x

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

White60%
Black15%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,029 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Iowa Western Community College

2700 College Rd

Council Bluffs, IA 51503-1057

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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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