by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Western Iowa Tech Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at $5,186 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,330. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees added up to $890 in-state and $890 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,296 | $4,440 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
| Total | $5,186 | $5,330 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Western Iowa Tech Community College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Western Iowa Tech Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Western Iowa Tech Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Western Iowa Tech Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,912 | $3,936 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,032 | $4,056 |
| One Year Ago | $4,152 | $4,296 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,296 | $4,440 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.4%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $5,508 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.60%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,320. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.37%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $5,509.
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 | $5,320 | $5,509 |
| In 2 Years | $5,458 | $5,694 |
| In 3 Years | $5,599 | $5,885 |
| In 4 Years | $5,744 | $6,083 |
| In 5 Years | $5,893 | $6,288 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $23,171, versus roughly $22,121 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Western Iowa Tech Community College, visit the Western Iowa Tech Community College Financial Aid page.
