Northeast Iowa Community College
Northeast Iowa Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Calmar, IA. Northeast Iowa Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Northeast Iowa Community College is $6,780 for Iowa residents and $7,770 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 4.02% from last year at NICC.
- Total 4,808 students have enrolled in NICC and, of that, 841 students enrolled online exclusively.
- NICC offers 92 programs and 19 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of NICC is 51% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Northeast Iowa Community College is $6,780 for Iowa residents and $7,770 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 4.02% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,000 | $6,720 |
| 2022 | $6,120 | $6,840 |
| 2023 | $6,270 | $6,990 |
| 2024 | $6,600 | $7,470 |
| 2025 | $6,780 | $7,770 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Northeast Iowa Community College offers 89 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 11 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Northeast Iowa Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 50 | 8 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 29 | 1 |
| Total | 89 | 11 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 83 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 36 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 22 |
| Electrician | 13 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 13 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 102 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 68 |
| Agricultural Power Machinery Operation | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management | 25 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 13 |
Student Population
Total 4,808 students have enrolled to Northeast Iowa Community College. By gender, there are 1,976 male and 2,832 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.70 to 1.
Northeast Iowa Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 841 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| Black or African American | 134 | 39 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 207 | 86 | 121 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| White | 4,069 | 1,642 | 2,427 |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 31 | 40 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 276 | 157 | 119 |
| Total | 4,808 | 1,976 | 2,832 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Northeast Iowa Community College is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 7%. The average financial aid amount is $4,725 and 35% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Retention Rate | 62% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,725 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 111 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 313 |