Marshalltown Community College
About Marshalltown Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Marshalltown Community College teaches in central Iowa and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with dormitories. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1927
Location
Marshalltown, Iowa
Students
788
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
42.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,496
Out-of-state: $6,504
Avg Net Price
$8,059
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,010
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
42.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
68.7%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$7.6K
Class Size
Large
The 42.3% graduation rate is below average, but 68.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,496
In-State
$6,504
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,660
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,425
After Financial Aid
$8,059
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,393
Receive Grants
22.2%
Take Loans
10.8%
The total cost of attendance runs about $14,425/yr, including $8,660 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $8,059.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Marshalltown Community College fund their education.
While in School
22.2%
Get Grants
Free money
10.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$34,741
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$101/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Marshalltown Community College.
Gender
51.7%
Female
48%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
788
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
9.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (52% women, 48% men). 45% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 8% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
788
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Marshalltown Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 125 student athletes, about 16% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
125
16% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
59% / 41%
74
Men
51
Women
3
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Marshalltown Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,010
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
143 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$62K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
7 grads
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
5 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
5 grads
Biology, General
—
4 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.