Western Iowa Tech Community College

School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.

Campus Location

4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102-5199
USA
Main Tel: (712) 274-6400
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Western Iowa Tech Community College Highlights

Where Western Iowa Tech Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, office and administration, and mechanics and repair.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	485	37
1-2 year certificate	316	28
< 1 year certificate	77	19

Students

The student enrollment at Western Iowa Tech Community College was 5,191 in 2007 (3,065 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 3,525
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 4,455
Room	$ 2,230
Board	$ 2,025
Books and supplies	$ 900
Other	$ 2,970

Financial Aid: Western Iowa Tech Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Western Iowa Tech Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Somerset Community College	Somerset, KY	7,110
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College	Elizabethtown, KY	5,506
Delta College	University Center, MI	10,406
Clover Park Technical College	Lakewood, WA	9,829
Terra State Community College	Fremont, OH	2,495
Everett Community College	Everett, WA	7,674
Schoolcraft College	Livonia, MI	12,148
Central Oregon Community College	Bend, OR	4,440
Saint Paul College	Saint Paul, MN	4,990
Rochester Community and Technical College	Rochester, MN	5,898

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		87

Housing and Meals

Western Iowa Tech Community College provides on-campus housing for 180 of its 3,065 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (70 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Finance
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (20 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (23 awarded)

Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (40 awarded)

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (22 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (9 awarded)

Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (5 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (147 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (87 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair

MEDIA (11 awarded)

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (97 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (46 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (182 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded)

Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (46 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES (12 awarded)

Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (1 awarded)

Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (36 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded)

Physical Therapist Assistant