Iowa Western Community College

Institutional Accreditation

Iowa Western Community College is fully accredited as a post-secondary institution by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), located at 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604. Phone: (800) 621-7440.

The College first earned accreditation in 1975 from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, now known as HLC. Since then, Iowa Western has maintained its status through regular self-study and peer review, following HLC’s continuous quality improvement model. In 2018, the College underwent a comprehensive quality review and received reaffirmation of accreditation through 2028.

State Accreditation

Iowa Western is also accredited by the Iowa Department of Education. The College completed its 10-year state accreditation evaluation in March 2022 successfully.

External Accreditation and Licensure

Aviation Maintenance

• Program: Airframe and Powerplant Certificates
• Accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 3753 SE Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50021. Phone: (515) 289-4819 | Fax: (515) 289-3855 | www.faa.gov
• Graduates are eligible for FAA certification exams to become licensed aircraft mechanics.

Dental Assistant

• Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized body. Phone: (312) 440-4653 | Address: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 | www.ada.org/en/coda
• Graduates can sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and Iowa Dental Board exams.

High School Concurrent Enrollment Program

• Accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).
• The program uses regular evaluation and surveys of partners, counselors, instructors, and alumni to improve quality.
• NACEP 2021 Survey Report survey results are analyzed and shared with Iowa Western administration and partner schools.