North Iowa Area Community College
North Iowa Area Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Mason City, IA. North Iowa Area Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of North Iowa Area Community College is $6,436 for Iowa residents and $9,245 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,668.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 4.06% from last year at North Iowa Area CC.
- Total 2,479 students have enrolled in North Iowa Area CC and, of that, 483 students enrolled online exclusively.
- North Iowa Area CC offers 64 programs and 10 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of North Iowa Area CC is 54% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 34.8%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at North Iowa Area Community College is $6,436 for Iowa residents and $9,245 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 4.06% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,603 | $7,999 |
| 2021 | $5,791 | $8,277 |
| 2022 | $5,971 | $8,547 |
| 2023 | $6,196 | $8,884 |
| 2024 | $6,436 | $9,245 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
North Iowa Area Community College offers 64 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 10 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at North Iowa Area Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 31 | 4 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 18 | 2 |
| Total | 64 | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 19 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 10 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management | 9 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 373 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 46 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 13 |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 11 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 11 |
Student Population
Total 2,479 students have enrolled to North Iowa Area Community College. By gender, there are 1,130 male and 1,349 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.84 to 1.
North Iowa Area Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 483 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Asian | 30 | 10 | 20 |
| Black or African American | 80 | 43 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 173 | 83 | 90 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 2,094 | 944 | 1,150 |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 20 | 29 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Total | 2,479 | 1,130 | 1,349 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at North Iowa Area Community College is 54% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $6,284 and 57% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 54% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 72% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,284 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 67 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 219 |