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.

Best Scott County Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 7,730 students in Scott County County, Iowa.
The top-ranked community colleges in Scott County, IA include Capri College-Davenport and La James International College-Davenport.
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 35:1.

Top-Ranked Scott County Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Capri College-Davenport
Private for-profit
2540 E. 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
Enrollment: 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
La James International College-Davenport
Private for-profit
5205 North Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
Enrollment: 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Enrollment: 7,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Acceptance rate: 57% In-state tuition: $4,200 Out-state tuition: $4,680 Minority enrollment: 30%
Ross College-Davenport
Private for-profit
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite B
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
Enrollment: 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Private-state tuition: $12,123 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Community Colleges in Scott County, IA (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 1
Davenport, IA 52807
(866) 527-5268
Enrollment: 30,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $13,956 Out-state tuition: $13,956 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Scott County, IA?
There are 4 community colleges serving 7,730 students in Scott County, IA.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Scott County, IA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Scott County, IA?
Community colleges in Scott County, IA have approximately 31% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic and Black.

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