Sioux City, IA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Western Iowa Tech Community College (in-state) | $5,186 | — |
| IA average | $23,680 | -78% |
| National average | $18,082 | -71% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,186 | $20,744 |
| Out-of-state | $5,330 | $21,320 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Western Iowa Tech Community College ranks 3 by in-state tuition among the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 3% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Western Iowa Tech Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College | $5,040 |
| Ellsworth Community College | $5,496 |
| Iowa Central Community College | $5,496 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $5,496 |
In-state tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College is $5,186 per year; out-of-state students pay $5,330.
Western Iowa Tech Community College in-state tuition is 78% below the IA average of $23,680.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Western Iowa Tech Community College is 71% below that.
$5,186 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Western Iowa Tech Community College comes to about $20,744 for an in-state student and $21,320 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Western Iowa Tech Community College ranks 3 out of the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.