Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College is a public two-year institution located in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The college enrolls 5,912 students (IPEDS 2023) and has a quality score of 39.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 52% (IPEDS 2023).

Iowa Central offers a broad range of certificate programs in the skilled trades, healthcare, and culinary fields. Programs include Electrician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Welding Technology/Welder, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.

Fort Dodge serves as a regional hub in north-central Iowa, and Iowa Central Community College plays a key role in preparing local students for careers in construction, healthcare, transportation, and technology. The college's wide-ranging certificate offerings make it a practical option for workforce development in the region.