by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Iowa Western Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Iowa Western Community College came in at $6,930 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,080. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees added up to $510 in-state and $510 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,420 | $6,570 |
| Fees | $510 | $510 |
| Total | $6,930 | $7,080 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Iowa Western Community College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Iowa Western Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Iowa Western Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Iowa Western Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Iowa Western Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,120 | $6,270 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,030 | $6,180 |
| One Year Ago | $6,270 | $6,420 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,420 | $6,570 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Iowa Western Community College has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.3%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $7,245 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.19%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,081. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.14%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,231.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,081 | $7,231 |
| In 2 Years | $7,236 | $7,385 |
| In 3 Years | $7,394 | $7,543 |
| In 4 Years | $7,556 | $7,704 |
| In 5 Years | $7,721 | $7,869 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $29,863, versus roughly $29,267 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Iowa Western Community College, check out the Iowa Western Community College Financial Aid page.
