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$6,780Tuition
3,029Students
40%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,793Earnings
#17 in IowaPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$6,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,930
Average Net Price
$11,574
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,750
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,416
Books & Supplies
$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,770
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,033
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
43.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
24.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,053
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,574
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,138
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,513
$110,001+ $14,113

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $10,053 annually at Iowa Western, while those making over $110,000 pay $14,113. The net price stays relatively affordable across all income brackets. A typical two-year program costs between $20,000 and $28,000 total.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $11,033, translating to monthly payments of $117. That payment represents just 3% of the median graduate salary of $42,793. Only 25% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or rely on family support. The college awards athletic scholarships totaling over $2.6 million across 22 varsity sports programs.

Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here. Pell Grant recipients make up 26% of enrollment, and families earning less than $48,000 pay roughly the same net price. Out-of-state students pay just $150 more in tuition than Iowa residents, making this an affordable option for border-state families.

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