Iowa Central Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,620

12.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,984

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

5,058

52.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

37.4%

384 Graduates

About

Iowa Central Community College is a higher education institution located in Webster County, IA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Iowa Central Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (402 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (76 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees).

In 2022, 1,134 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Iowa Central Community College. 54.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (799 degrees), 7.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (107 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Iowa Central Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,492 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Iowa Central Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1583 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Iowa Central Community College is $4,620, which is $3,492 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,984.

In 2022, 59% of undergraduate students attending Iowa Central Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,620

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Iowa Central Community College was $4,620. The cost of tuition at Iowa Central Community College is $−3,492 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,984

2022 Value

24%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Iowa Central Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,984. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Iowa Central Community College grew by 24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Iowa Central 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

$7,130

Room and Board

$1,520

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Iowa Central Community College was of $7,130 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.13% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,520. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Iowa Central Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 7.27% with respect to 2021, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Iowa Central 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Iowa Central Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1583 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

Iowa Central Community College had a total enrollment of 5,058 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Iowa Central Community College is 2,637 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,421. This means that 52.1% of students enrolled at Iowa Central Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Iowa Central Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.9% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Black or African American, 6.6% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.297% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Iowa Central Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.9%), followed by White Male (26.4%) and Black or African American Male (9.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Iowa Central Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,058 students. The full-time enrollment at Iowa Central Community College is 2,637 and the part-time enrollment is 2,421. This means that 52.1% of students enrolled at Iowa Central Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2022 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 Iowa Central Community College was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Iowa Central Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,129 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
593 enrolled students
Black or African American
430 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Iowa Central Community College is 61.9% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Black or African American, 6.6% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.297% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% 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, 346 students (6.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 102 more women than men received degrees from Iowa Central Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Iowa Central Community College is white (799 degrees awarded). There were 7.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (107 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Iowa Central Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (402 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (76 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Iowa Central Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Construction (37 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (412 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 Iowa Central Community College are Registered nurses (1,402,490 people), Medical & health services managers (155,259 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (141,340 people), Pharmacists (134,988 people), and Physicians (112,977 people).

The most specialized majors at Iowa Central Community College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Construction (37 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (412 degrees), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (68 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Iowa Central Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Iowa Central Community College are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Construction (37 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (412 degrees), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (68 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Iowa Central Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,507,596 people), Elementary & secondary schools (324,490 people), Outpatient care centers (247,245 people), Offices of physicians (208,190 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (163,579 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
402 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
76 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Iowa Central Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 402 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Iowa Central Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

516

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

618

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 516 degrees were awarded to men at Iowa Central Community College, which is 0.835 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (618).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Iowa Central Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.07 times more than the 194 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 194 degrees were awarded to men at Iowa Central Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.933 times less than the 208 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 31% of students graduating from Iowa Central Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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 (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Iowa Central Community College is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 7.81% of graduates (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
799 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
107 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Iowa Central Community College is white (799 degrees awarded). There were 7.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (107 degrees).

4.5% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
462 degrees awarded
White Male
337 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Iowa Central Community College is white female (462 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (337 degrees).

Operations

Iowa Central Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.19M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 191k (3.08%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Iowa Central Community College had a total salary expenditure of 81.1M. Iowa Central Community College employs 70 Instructors, 15 Professors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Iowa Central Community College are Male Instructor (42), Female Instructor (28), and Female Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iowa Central Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 68 employees, Management, with 64 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Endowment

$6.19M

2022 Endowment

6.96%

growth from 2021

Iowa Central Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.19M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Iowa Central Community College grew 6.96% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $980k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Iowa Central 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13.3M - Federal
$2.66M - State
$2.24M - Local

As of 2022, Iowa Central Community College received $13.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.66M from state grants and contracts, and $2.24M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$23.5M

2022 Salaries

3.44%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Iowa Central Community College paid a median of $23.5M in salaries, which represents 28.9% of their overall expenditure ($81.1M) and a 3.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.44% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.29% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Iowa Central Community College paid a total of $7.21M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

70 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Iowa Central Community College were Instructor with 70 employees, Professor with 15 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iowa Central Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 68 employees, Management with 64 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Iowa Central Community College was Male Instructor with 42 employees, Female Instructor with 28 employees, and Female Professor with 9 employees.

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

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