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Eastern Iowa Community College District

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 68
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Davenport, Iowa, EICC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Eastern Iowa Community College District is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Eastern Iowa Community College District is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at EICC is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Iowa is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at EICC is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at EICC is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at EICC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,296

Cost of attendance at Eastern Iowa Community College District in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,904

Cost of attendance at Eastern Iowa Community College District in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Eastern Iowa Community College District received on average $5,506 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,506
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 313 42% $5,193 $1,625,306
Other Federal Grant 673 90% $3,442 $2,316,187
State Grant/Scholarships 102 14% $2,241 $228,586
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 649 87% $2,060 $1,337,121
Total Grant & Scholarships 705 95% $5,506 $3,881,894

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Iowa Community College District students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Iowa Community College District students is 39.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.9%.

39.8%

  • asian 40.0% 4 students
  • African American 22.2% 4 students
  • white 43.9% 129 students
  • hispanic 33.9% 20 students
  • Mixed Race 26.3% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Iowa Community College District provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern Iowa Community College District offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training