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"Right away, I walked in on campus and was welcomed, and it felt like home. Just go for it."

Carrying On the Legacy

I started really getting into graphics design, that led me to EICC, and I realized I wanted to build something bigger."

Started at EICC

"Success doesn’t always look like what you think. The support I had at EICC – that made all the difference."

Starting Over, Rising Above

Many EICC students do not take out federal loans

They didn't need to. College should be accessible to everyone. We make it so. Enjoy an incredibly affordable, high-quality education. That is what makes EICC a smart investment.

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57%of EICC students took at least one online course in Academic Year 2022

You do have time. At EICC, take online courses according to your schedule, just as a majority of our students do. And you choose the pace. Take one course or take three. You find the time and we’ll fill it. We are an established leader in online education.

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98%of our Spring 2022 grads recommend EICC

Perhaps they were impressed by the services we offer: advising, tutoring, career prep, counseling, and scholarships. And the hearty welcome they felt as first-gens, veterans, recent high school grads, and adults. And the feedback they received from expert faculty and advisers: Yes, you can do this. We believe in you.

EICC does more than help you manage your education. We give you the support and resources to achieve your goals.

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Choose Your Path

Begin Transfer Degree

Explore transfer majors and options. Spend two years with us and save thousands.

Be Career Ready

Follow your passion. Get hands-on and build your skills. Land your dream job.

Take Classes Online

Study from anywhere. Set your own pace. Connect with supportive and accessible faculty.

Start in High School

Take classes and earn free college credits before you graduate. Save time and money.

Continue your Education

Expand your knowledge. Learn valuable skills. Advance your career.

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Bickelhaupt Arboretum Celebrates New Education and Events Center

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) celebrated the completion of a $5.5...

EICC unveils River Otters as new mascot, introduces Eddy

EICC introduced its new districtwide mascot identity today: the EICC River...

EICC names Michael Beane, EdD, vice chancellor of student services

Clinton Welcomes World-Renowned Artist Thomas Dambo Following Debut of Three Giant Trolls

Three larger-than-life trolls have officially taken up residence in Clinto...

Inside Collis, the work is changing. And so are the people doing it.

Instead of looking outside for every new skill, Collis is investing in the...

Starting Early, Thinking Bigger

EICC alumna, Harli Herrington, is working toward a career in medicine

Clinton Announces High School Fine Arts Winners

Clinton Community College hosted the annual High School Fine Arts Day even...

Register for Fall 2026

The sooner you register the more likely you are to get a spot in the class...

How to Become an HVAC Technician: Training, Certification & Career Outlook

HVAC technicians keep homes warm in January and cool in July. In the Midwe...

Troll Stewardship & Habitat Management Certificate

This one-of-a-kind certificate prepares students to responsibly manage tro...

Jobie Lekwa and another student at student services

“I started my journey taking dual credit classes in high school, where I was then able to receive my AA degree one year after high school. It was such an amazing feeling!”

Jobie Lekwa, Graduate 2022

One Mascot. One Community.

The EICC River Otters

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Bruegger's Bagels

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