Iowa Western Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
6%
International
38
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Iowa Western Community College has a diverse student body with 31% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
68.1%(5,370)
Hispanic
9.5%(752)
African American
8.8%(690)
Asian
3.5%(276)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%(86)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(24)
Two or More Races
1.9%(149)
Unknown
6.8%(535)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment8,143
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

Iowa Western Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Iowa Western Community College has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.9%(3,984)
Women
51.1%(4,159)

Gender Statistics

Men3,984

49% of total enrollment

Women4,159

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Iowa Western Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
39.5%(2,172)
18-19
30.4%(1,673)
20-21
11.2%(619)
22-24
5.1%(280)
25+
13.8%(759)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Iowa Western Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 65% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
64.5%(602)
Out-of-State
29.2%(272)
International
6.3%(59)

Regional Representation

In-State602

65% of student body

Out-of-State272

29% of student body

International59

6% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age