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$6,930
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
Iowa Western Community College is an educational institution in Council Bluffs, IA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,099
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$42,793
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,033
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 5 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 5 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Community College
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Control
Public
Programs Listed
22 career paths
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