Western Iowa Tech Community College

https://www.witcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,912

3.16% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,282

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.8%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,451

31% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

37.7%

217 Graduates

About

Western Iowa Tech Community College is a higher education institution located in Woodbury County, IA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Iowa Tech Community College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (121 degrees awarded), Network & System Administration (28 degrees), and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (21 degrees).

In 2021, 1,636 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Iowa Tech Community College. 59.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,002 degrees), 3.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (313 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College is $3,912, which is $−4,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College is $3,912, which is $−4,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,282.

In 2021, 43% of undergraduate students attending Western Iowa Tech Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,912

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College was $3,912. The cost of tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College is $−4,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western Iowa Tech Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,282

2021 Value

5.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Western Iowa Tech Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,282. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Western Iowa Tech Community College grew by 5.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Iowa Tech Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,291

Room and Board

$1,320

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Iowa Tech Community College was of $6,291 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.00795% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,320. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western Iowa Tech Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Western Iowa Tech Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 10.3% with respect to 2020, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Iowa Tech Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.8%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Western Iowa Tech Community College was 1.8%, which represents 19 out of the 1058 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western Iowa Tech Community College had a total enrollment of 5,451 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Western Iowa Tech Community College is 1,689 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,762. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Western Iowa Tech Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Iowa Tech Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.33% Black or African American, 2.51% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Iowa Tech Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.5%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,451 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Iowa Tech Community College is 1,689 and the part-time enrollment is 3,762. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Western Iowa Tech Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Iowa Tech Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Western Iowa Tech Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Iowa Tech Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,380 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,133 enrolled students
Black or African American
236 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Iowa Tech Community College is 62% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.33% Black or African American, 2.51% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 129 students (2.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 302 more women than men received degrees from Western Iowa Tech Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College is white (1,002 degrees awarded). There were 3.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (313 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Iowa Tech Community College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (121 degrees awarded), followed by Network & System Administration (28 degrees) and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Iowa Tech Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Construction (56 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College are Registered nurses (1,339,296 people), Medical & health services managers (149,472 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,235 people), Pharmacists (131,711 people), and Physicians (108,802 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Construction (56 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees), Precision Production (46 degrees), and Health (728 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Construction (56 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees), Precision Production (46 degrees), and Health (728 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,462,311 people), Elementary & secondary schools (283,893 people), Outpatient care centers (225,825 people), Offices of physicians (196,118 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,311 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Iowa Tech Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
121 degree-majors awarded
Network & System Administration
28 degree-majors awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Iowa Tech Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 121 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Western Iowa Tech Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

667

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

969

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 667 degrees were awarded to men at Western Iowa Tech Community College, which is 0.688 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (969).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Network & System Administration, which is 15.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 267 degrees were awarded to men at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.9 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Western Iowa Tech Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Western Iowa Tech Community College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.15% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,002 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
313 degrees awarded
Black or African American
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Iowa Tech Community College is white (1,002 degrees awarded). There were 3.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (313 degrees).

2.02% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
603 degrees awarded
White Male
399 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
190 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Iowa Tech Community College is white female (603 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (399 degrees).

Operations

Western Iowa Tech Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.18M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 132k (4.14%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Western Iowa Tech Community College had a total salary expenditure of 57.9M. Western Iowa Tech Community College employs 65 No academic ranks, 1 Instructors. Most academics at Western Iowa Tech Community College are Female No academic rank (33), Male No academic rank (32), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Iowa Tech Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 64 employees, Management, with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Endowment

$3.18M

2021 Endowment

4.96%

growth from 2020

Western Iowa Tech Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.18M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Iowa Tech Community College grew 4.96% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.11M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Western Iowa Tech Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.7M

2021 Salaries

4.09%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Western Iowa Tech Community College paid a median of $18.7M in salaries, which represents 32.2% of their overall expenditure ($57.9M) and a 4.09% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.96M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Western Iowa Tech Community College paid a total of $3.96M to 66 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

65 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

64 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Iowa Tech Community College were No academic rank with 65 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Iowa Tech Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 64 employees, Management with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Iowa Tech Community College was Female No academic rank with 33 employees, Male No academic rank with 32 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western Iowa Tech Community College.