Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,414 when living on campus and $20,222 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $20,319 when living on campus and $21,127 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $5,042 | $5,186 | $1,200 | $11,226 | $11,226 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | $7,196 | $7,644 | $1,874 | $12,048 | $14,268 |
| Iowa Central Community College | $5,376 | $7,668 | $1,460 | $11,039 | $11,039 |
| Indian Hills Community College | $4,872 | $6,120 | $2,136 | $12,552 | $14,784 |
| Hawkeye Community College | $6,308 | $6,598 | $1,136 | - | $12,512 |
| Ellsworth Community College | $5,304 | $6,312 | $1,300 | $14,200 | $14,300 |
| Average | $5,683 | $6,588 | $1,518 | $12,213 | $13,022 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,683 for in-state students and $6,588 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Iowa Central Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,668 and Western Iowa Tech Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,186 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $4,922 | $4,946 | $5,042 | $5,186 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | $7,004 | $7,452 | $7,196 | $7,644 |
| Iowa Central Community College | $5,196 | $7,398 | $5,376 | $7,668 |
| Indian Hills Community College | $4,680 | $6,120 | $4,872 | $6,120 |
| Hawkeye Community College | $6,090 | $6,583 | $6,308 | $6,598 |
| Ellsworth Community College | $5,184 | $6,192 | $5,304 | $6,312 |
| Average | $5,513 | $6,449 | $5,683 | $6,588 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Iowa Lakes Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Iowa Central Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Indian Hills Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hawkeye Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ellsworth Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $12,213 when a student lives on campus and $13,022 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $6,291 | $4,935 | $6,291 | $4,935 | - |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | $8,010 | $4,038 | $10,230 | $4,038 | - |
| Iowa Central Community College | $7,580 | $3,459 | $7,580 | $3,459 | - |
| Indian Hills Community College | $7,608 | $4,944 | $9,840 | $4,944 | - |
| Hawkeye Community College | - | - | $8,942 | $3,570 | - |
| Ellsworth Community College | $9,000 | $5,200 | $9,000 | $5,300 | - |
| Average | $7,698 | $4,515 | $8,647 | $4,374 | - |