C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Western Iowa Tech Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Sioux City, Iowa 51102

🌐 https://www.witcc.edu/

Outcomes

51/100

Affordability

C+

62/100

Resources

70/100

Experience

C+

62/100

Prestige

32/100

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 students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,587 students who need housing.

See full rental market data for 51102 →

🏆 Where Western Iowa Tech Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

of 99 schools

#11

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

of 58 schools

#12

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

of 100 schools

#13

Network and System Administration/Administrator

of 45 schools

#13

Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

of 29 schools

#21

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

of 98 schools

#30

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,152	$4,296
Room	$3,951
Board	$2,340
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$17,468	$17,612

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

53%

Receive Pell Grants

68%

Take Out Loans

$9,064

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,493
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,663
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,647
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,402
$110,001+	$10,970

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 435 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 143 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 118 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 86 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 69 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 64 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 52 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 51 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 47 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 42 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 40 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 36 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 34 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 33 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 29 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 29 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 27 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 21 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Student Demographics

5,071

Total Students

60%

Women

39%

Traditional Age (18-24)

31%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 59%

Hispanic 20%

Black 5%

Asian 2%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 24%

Off-Campus (Renters) 31%

With Family 44%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,587 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%

Hybrid (Some Online) 35%

Fully Online 34%

📊 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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