Eastern Iowa Community College District Photo - Scott Community College, located in Bettendorf, IA, is one of three colleges in the Eastern Iowa Community College District.

Community College Completion Rates in Iowa

The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Iowa are comprised of approximately 51% (2026).
The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Iowa are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Completion Rate Range: 29.15% 100% Avg. Completion Rate: 58%

Community College Completion Rates in Iowa (2026)

College
Completion Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private, for profit
Completion Rate: 64.00%
3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 1.00%
6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(513) 576-9333
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 1.00%
1543 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
La James International College-Ft Dodge
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 1.00%
2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-3119
Rank: #55.
PCI Academy-Ames
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.95%
309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 337-2907
Rank: #66.
SOHO Hair Academy
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.73%
2600 South 9th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-2613
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.71%
24 Second St NE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-2161
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
American Hair Academy
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.71%
304 South Iris
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 219-6248
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Capri College-Cedar Rapids
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.71%
2945 Williams Parkway S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 364-1541
Rank: #1010.
Capri College-Dubuque
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.71%
395 Main St
Dubuque, IA 52004
(563) 588-2379
Rank: #1111.
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.71%
1350 College Square Mall
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-9995
Rank: #1212.
Capri College-Davenport
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.69%
2540 E. 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
Rank: #1313.
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.67%
3320 Line Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
Rank: #1414.
La James International College-Johnston
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.65%
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
Rank: #1515.
Northwest Iowa Community College
Northwest Iowa Community College Photo
Public
Completion Rate: 0.64%
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
Rank: #1616.
Ross College-Davenport
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.61%
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite B
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
Rank: #1717.
North Iowa Area Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.55%
500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-1264
Rank: #1818.
Southwestern Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.52%
1501 West Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7081
Rank: #1919.
La James International College-Davenport
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.50%
5205 North Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
Rank: #2020.
Northeast Iowa Community College
Northeast Iowa Community College Photo - Calmar Campus Student Center
Public
Completion Rate: 0.49%
1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA 52132
(844) 642-2338
Rank: #2121.
La James International College-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.44%
6322 University Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
Rank: #2222.
Completion Rate: 0.42%
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
Rank: #2323.
Completion Rate: 0.39%
101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Rank: #2424.
Southeastern Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.39%
1500 West Agency Road
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-2731
Rank: #2525.
Iowa Central Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.37%
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
Rank: #2626.
Iowa Lakes Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.37%
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2601
Rank: #2727.
Indian Hills Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.36%
525 Grandview Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-5111
Rank: #2828.
Iowa Western Community College
Iowa Western Community College Photo
Public
Completion Rate: 0.36%
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-3200
Rank: #2929.
Kirkwood Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.36%
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319) 398-5411
Rank: #3030.
Marshalltown Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.35%
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
Rank: #3131.
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College Photo - DMACC- Boone Campus
Public
Completion Rate: 0.34%
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Rank: #3232.
Hawkeye Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.33%
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
Rank: #3333.
Ellsworth Community College
Public
Completion Rate: 0.29%
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students?
The Iowa average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is 51% for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Iowa?
The schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Iowa include Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines, Aveda Institute-Des Moines and Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake.

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