by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,791 undergraduates in 2020, Iowa Western Community College is a public college located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Iowa Western Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Iowa Western Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Iowa Western Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Iowa Western Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Iowa Western Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Iowa Western Community College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Iowa Western Community College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Iowa Western Community College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,791 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,331 (40.3%). Part-time attendance was 3,460 (59.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,331 | 3,460 | 5,791 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Iowa Western Community College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Iowa Western Community College #625 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Iowa Western Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Iowa Western Community College Diversity Guide.
Iowa Western Community College has a total of 435 student athletes, 324 men and 111 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,533,505 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,491,849 |
| Net | $41,656 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Iowa Western Community College Athletics