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Western Iowa Tech Community College

4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Western Iowa Tech Community College serves 7,013 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 32%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 7,013 students
  • In-state tuition: $139
  • Out-state tuition: $140
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Western Iowa Tech Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 434 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Western Iowa Tech Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
434 staff
274 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Western Iowa Tech Community College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Western Iowa Tech Community College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,013 students
163 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,805 students
148 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,208 students
1,992 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Western Iowa Tech Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Iowa by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Western Iowa Tech Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Iowa.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
701 students
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,805 students
148 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,208 students
2,075 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Iowa Tech Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
20%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Iowa Tech Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Iowa Tech Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
62%
68%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Western Iowa Tech Community College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Western Iowa Tech Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Western Iowa Tech Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Iowa Tech Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
Diversity Score
0.57
0.52
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4244%
0.5143%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Western Iowa Tech Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Iowa by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2578%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,000
$33,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Western Iowa Tech Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Iowa by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $139 is less than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $140 is less than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$139
$4,331
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Western Iowa Tech Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Iowa by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$140
$4,920
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Tuition Notes
per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
93%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Western Iowa Tech Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$11,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Western Iowa Tech Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Western Iowa Tech Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College main campus is located on 143 acres on the far eastern edge of Sioux City, Iowa. We also have rural campuses in Cherokee and Denison, with additional learning centers in LeMars and Mapleton. Western Iowa Tech Community College has over 70 programs to get you going. Whether you want to take a couple of classes, get a degree and transfer to another college, or get started with a career, WITCC is the best place to start. Choose from a wide range of programs ranging from Accounting and Office Support to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator from History (Transfer) to Skill Enhancement. Western Iowa Tech is committed to the student experience. Besides the clubs that are supported by the college, there are planned activities that students can participate in throughout the year. These can range from movie night in the community room at the dorms to ski trips and shopping trips to karaoke in the cafeteria. Our Student Activities Coordinator works hard to make sure that your experience at WITCC is not only educational, but fun as well. The Student Success Center is located in the Learning Achievement Center with the Library Services, Open Computer Lab, TRIO SSS, and Adult Basic Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Western Iowa Tech Community College cost?
Western Iowa Tech Community College's tuition is approximately $139 for In-State students and $140 for Out-State students.
What is Western Iowa Tech Community College's ranking?
Western Iowa Tech Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 7,013 students
  • In-state tuition: $139
  • Out-state tuition: $140
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Verified school update

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