Western Iowa Tech Community College — tuition $4,152 in-state, $4,296 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
C+
62/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C+
62/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
5,071
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,064
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Western Iowa Tech Community College ▼
31%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
The campus ZIP (51102) has no residential market, so these figures average 3 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (51105, 51106, 51101).
What happens to students who enroll at Western Iowa Tech Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$40,473
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,639
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,000
Median debt at graduation
49.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
27.4%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 85th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where Western Iowa Tech Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,587 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person31%
Hybrid (Some Online)35%
Fully Online34%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)39%
25-64 (Adult)20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Western Iowa Tech Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Western Iowa Tech Community College?
Tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College is
$4,152 for in-state students
and $4,296 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,064.
What is the graduation rate at Western Iowa Tech Community College?
The graduation rate at Western Iowa Tech Community College is 40%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Western Iowa Tech Community College a good school?
Western Iowa Tech Community College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Western Iowa Tech Community College?
Western Iowa Tech Community College has a total enrollment of 5,071 students.
Is there rental demand near Western Iowa Tech Community College?
Yes! Approximately 31% of students at Western Iowa Tech Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,587 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Sioux City area.
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