Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Iowa Western Community College is $6,780 for Iowa residents and $6,930 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.67% for Iowa residents and increased by 3.59% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($5,028) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,137.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Iowa Western CC is $7,029 for Iowa residents and $7,179 for out-of-state students which is a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.67% for Iowa residents and increased by 3.59% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,870 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 8.22% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 8.51% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Iowa schools with tuition changes from last year at Iowa colleges tuition change page.
Iowa Western CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,540 $6,690$12,817
2023-2024$6,780$6,930$13,870
Change % 2023-20243.67%3.59%8.22%
2024-2025$7,029$7,179$15,010
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Iowa Western Community College - COA
Iowa Western Community College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Iowa Western Community College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Iowa Western CC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $208 for Iowa residents and $213 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$201$206
2023-2024$208$213
2024-2025$215$220
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Iowa Western Community College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Iowa Western Community College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Iowa Western Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Iowa Western Community College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Iowa Western Community College$6,780$6,930
Des Moines Area Community College$5,550$11,100
Kirkwood Community College$5,980$7,968
Eastern Iowa Community College District$4,680$6,299
Western Iowa Tech Community College$5,042$5,186
Iowa Central Community College$5,376$7,668

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Iowa Western Community College.
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Iowa Western Community College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$6,780$1,240$13,870$6,930$1,240 $13,870
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