Western Iowa Tech Community College Tuition & Completion
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public community college in Sioux City, Iowa, serving roughly 2,647 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,770 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,186. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,186
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,770 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,647 56.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.55%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 23.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,277
- Room & Board: $6,795 annual estimate
Western Iowa Tech Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Western Iowa Tech Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Western Iowa Tech Community College?
Western Iowa Tech Community College is located in Sioux City, IA (ZIP 51102-5199).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Western Iowa Tech Community College public or private?
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Western Iowa Tech Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,186 in-state, $5,330 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,770.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,662 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,636 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,887 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,033 |
| $110,001+ | $12,955 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,744.
How big is Western Iowa Tech Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,647 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,277 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Western Iowa Tech Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.55%.
First-year retention: 63.8%.
What do graduates of Western Iowa Tech Community College earn?
Median earnings: $35,639 six years after entry; $40,473 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
27.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Western Iowa Tech Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (435 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (143 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (118 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (86 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (69 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (64 completions)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (52 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (51 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (47 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (42 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Western Iowa Tech Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 49.55%; median earnings $40,473 at 10 years; net price $8,770. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,186
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College was $5,186.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,770
2024 Value
In 2024 Western Iowa Tech Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,770.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,080 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,770 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,744 4-Year In-State Tuition
$21,320 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,795 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,181 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$52,724 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Western Iowa Tech Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Western Iowa Tech Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,528 | $3,600 | $6,655 |
| 2014 | $3,624 | $3,648 | $7,259 |
| 2015 | $4,104 | $4,128 | $7,727 |
| 2016 | $4,200 | $4,224 | $8,392 |
| 2017 | $4,200 | $4,224 | $8,349 |
| 2018 | $4,272 | $4,296 | $7,992 |
| 2019 | $4,368 | $4,392 | $7,201 |
| 2020 | $4,488 | $4,512 | $8,309 |
| 2021 | $4,802 | $4,826 | $8,236 |
| 2022 | $4,922 | $4,946 | $8,991 |
| 2023 | $5,042 | $5,186 | $8,875 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Western Iowa Tech Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,647 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.1%), Hispanic or Latino (24.7%), and Non-Resident Alien (10.3%). About 27.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
56.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2024 is 2,647 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,277 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.57% 100% Completion Time
49.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.57% of students graduating from Western Iowa Tech Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 13% male / 87% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 41% male / 59% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$40,473 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.18% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1053.73% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 61 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 435 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 143 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 118 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 86 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 69 completions
6. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 64 completions
7. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 52 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 51 completions
9. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 47 completions
Most popular programs at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Iowa Tech Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 23.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,975
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,627
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution located in Sioux City, IA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 2,647 students. Student body composition includes White (44.1%), Hispanic or Latino (24.7%), Non-Resident Alien (10.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 49.55%. Approximately 27.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Sioux City, IA 51102-5199
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 61 distinct degree programs, Western Iowa Tech Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Western Iowa Tech Community College located?
Western Iowa Tech Community College is located in Sioux City, IA.
How much does Western Iowa Tech Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,186 and average net price is $8,770 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,795 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Western Iowa Tech Community College?
Western Iowa Tech Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,277 students, White (44.1%), Hispanic or Latino (24.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Western Iowa Tech Community College?
About 44.9% of students at Western Iowa Tech Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Western Iowa Tech Community College earn?
Median earnings are $35,639 six years after entry and $40,473 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Western Iowa Tech Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Western Iowa Tech Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Western Iowa Tech Community College public or private?
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution located in Sioux City, IA.
Is Western Iowa Tech Community College an HBCU?
No. Western Iowa Tech Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Western Iowa Tech Community College a tribal college?
No. Western Iowa Tech Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Western Iowa Tech Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Western Iowa Tech Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.7%).
Is Western Iowa Tech Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Western Iowa Tech Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Iowa colleges by ROI
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- Sioux City, Iowa city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.