See current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Iowa Western Community College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $214 for each credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $219 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $214 | $219 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Iowa Western Community College are broken out below.
Of that annual total, required fees came to $510 in-state and $510 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,420 | $6,570 |
| Fees | $510 | $510 |
| Total | $6,930 | $7,080 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
This is how tuition at Iowa Western Community College has moved over 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.3%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $7,245 the year after.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about the aid available at Iowa Western Community College, check out the Iowa Western Community College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Iowa Western Community College Tuition & Fees page.