Iowa Western Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Iowa Western Community College was established in 1967. Today, it provides education in vocational and technical fields, and in liberal arts through more than 80 programs. It houses a flight school as well, which prepares students for various professions related to aircrafts. The college provides associate degrees in the following areas:

• Arts
• Science
• Applied Science
• General Studies

Aside from associate degrees, the college also offers diploma and certification programs. Iowa Western Community College also offers continuing education programs on a variety of subjects.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and media.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,642 in 2009-2010 (4,090 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 78% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Iowa Western Community College provides on-campus housing for 949 of its 4,090 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 17 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (4 awarded)

• Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (38 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded)

• Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (13 awarded)

• Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (23 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (18 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (4 awarded)

• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LIBERAL ARTS (420 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (43 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (24 awarded)

• Graphic Communications
• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (63 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Surgical Technology/Technologist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (194 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science