N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,475

Avg.Financial Aid

004590

FAFSA Code

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    2 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    https://www.witcc.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    5,674

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Western Iowa Tech Community College, which is located in Sioux City, IA is a public university. Western Iowa Tech Community College was founded in the year 1966. Western Iowa Tech Community College is recognised by its official colors, green and tan. At Western Iowa Tech Community College, the total enrolment stands at 5,976. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 426 faculty. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 60% of the students who are females and 40% are males at Western Iowa Tech Community College. At WITCC, around 81% of the students are 24 and under. Western Iowa Tech Community College has produced several achievers in its 54 years of existence. The average earnings of its graduates is $31,500 with 90% being the employment rate six years after graduation. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. A total of 114 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by WITCC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ADA (American Dental Association), APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), and HLC Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

7.12E+13

Address

4647 Stone Ave

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. Usually, the rankings by Forbes and US News are considered noteworthy by applicants and experts. Western Iowa Tech Community College doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    FALSE

The admission to Western Iowa Tech Community College is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As a general rule of thumb, in order to improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Western Iowa Tech Community College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. This points to the fact that scoring high on standardised tests is not an important criterion for this university. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, Iowa 51102-5199, or call (712) 274-6400 x1731.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $7,514

  • Average Annual Cost

    $3,576

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,320

  • Other Fees

    $696

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $5,650

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,083

Total One Year Cost

$14,325

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to WITCC. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $16,085. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

61%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

37%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$109

Faculty Overview

52%

Male Professors

48%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    437 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    178 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    158 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    148 Graduates

  • Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...

    102 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    79 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    76 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    75 Graduates

  • Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...

    102 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    79 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    76 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    75 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    75 Graduates

  • Carpenters

    64 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    55 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    53 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    52 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    41 Graduates

  • Graphic Communications

    37 Graduates

  • Electromechanical Instrumentation a...

    36 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    35 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    31 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    30 Graduates

  • Fire Protection

    26 Graduates

  • Audiovisual Communications Technolo...

    24 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    22 Graduates

  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...

    22 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    20 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    17 Graduates

  • Teaching Assistants/Aides

    16 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    16 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    12 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    12 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    11 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    10 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    9 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    9 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    7 Graduates

  • Precision Systems Maintenance and R...

    6 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    5 Graduates

  • General Sales, Merchandising and Re...

    5 Graduates

  • Environmental Control Technologies/...

    3 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    2 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,674

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

31%

Full-time / Part-time

31% / 69%

Students Gender

Male

42%

US National: 44%

Female

58%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

64%

Unknown

2%

Black

4%

Hispanic

18%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

4%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

16%

Out Of State

72%

In State

12%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$53,056 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,310/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At WITCC, $6,290 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at WITCC costs around $2,340 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol and campus emergency phones. There are around 40% male and 60% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$26,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$31,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$7,055 - $13,712

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$73 - $142

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

81%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,475

Students Receiving Federal Grants

65%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,072

Students Receiving State Aid

17%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,423

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,536

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$5,626

$30K - $48K

$6,059

$48K - $75K

$4,357

$75K - $110K

$1,096

> $110K

$1,479

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at WITCC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $4,500, whereas the financial aid is $1,464. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,141, while the institutional aid is $1,464.

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