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Iowa Western Community College
School profile / Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa Western Community College
Public · 2-year·5,540 students enrolled
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Average net price / year
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Graduation rate
40%
Reported student outcome
Overview
Admission is open here, so getting in is not the hard part. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $13,852 a year against a $22,323 list price, a 38% gap.
Iowa Western Community College is a suburban public two-year institution located in Council Bluffs, IA. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 5,540 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
22:1
Avg class size (est.)
~55 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$22,323
Avg net price after aid
$13,852
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
38%
Avg grant aid
$4,623
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
Enrollment, demographics and institution type are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
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Cost of living
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