Western Iowa Tech Community College

Location and Contact Information

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

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Western Iowa Tech Community College is a co-educational, public, multi-campus community college in Sioux City, Iowa.

The academic divisions of WITCC are:

  • Applied Science
  • Arts
  • Communication
  • Nursing

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

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

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 may study abroad.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,915
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,455
Room$ 2,925
Board$ 2,052
Books and supplies$ 960
Other$ 2,970

Financial Aid

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

In 2009-2010, 87% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant68%$3,797
Institutional Grant26%$470
Federal Grant58%$3,793
Pell Grant51%$3,270
Other Federal Grant15%$3,743
State or Local Grant16%$1,592

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan57%$4,862
Federal Loan57%$4,887
Other Loan $400

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

Similar Schools

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

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Mohawk Valley Community College-Utica BranchUtica, NY6,184
2Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA5,875
3Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI10,899
4Springfield Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MA6,331
5Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, PA6,414
6Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI5,574
7Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeSchnecksville, PA6,985
8John A Logan CollegeCarterville, IL7,608
9Butler County Community CollegeButler, PA3,836
10Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester, MN5,979

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate41339
1-2 year certificate22233
< 1 year certificate7625

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  72

Students

Student enrollment was 5,425 in 2009-2010 (3,230 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Western Iowa Tech Community College provides on-campus housing for 358 of its 3,230 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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 (1 awarded)

  • Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (41 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (14 awarded)

  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (17 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 (13 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded)

  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (4 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (158 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (70 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 (4 awarded)

  • Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (41 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (61 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (155 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 (26 awarded)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES (29 awarded)

  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (0 awarded)

  • Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (48 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Securities Services Administration/Management

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant