North Iowa Area Community College
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is a public community college located in Mason City, Iowa. NIACC serves the general public and a geographical area covering 11 north-central Iowa counties, including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Osage, Hampton, Forest City, Garner, Northwood, and Charles City. NIACC, the oldest community college in Iowa, holds the distinction of being the first public two-year junior college in the state.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average net price: $9,852
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,317
- Graduation rate (150%): 61%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 44%
- Student to faculty ratio: 23:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $43,462
- Median earnings (8 years): $39,783
- Median earnings (6 years): $39,491
- Control: Public
- Locale: Rural, fringe
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Mason City, IA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at North Iowa Area Community College include Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing Assistant, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences (323 associate)
- Nursing Assistant (132 bachelor's)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (51 bachelor's)
- Nursing (35 associate)
- Business Administration and Management (30 associate)
- Licensed Practical (13 bachelor's)
- Agricultural (11 associate)
- Carpentry (20 bachelor's)
- Welding Technology (30 bachelor's)
- Agricultural Production Operations (10 associate)
Degree mix: Business 17%, Computer Science 6%, Health 74%, Psychology 2%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's.
Cost
North Iowa Area Community College students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $8,471 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $8,471
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $7,723
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $9,644
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $12,376
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $13,705
- In-state tuition and fees: $6,653
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $9,551
- Books and supplies: $1,830
- On-campus room and board: $8,000
- Off-campus room and board: $7,758
- Off-campus with family: $4,345
- Typical cost of attendance: $17,040
- Sticker vs net gap: 42%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 24%
- Federal loan recipients: 20%
- Average institutional grant: $3,876
- Average federal loan: $5,455
- Median debt at graduation: $9,500
Admissions
North Iowa Area Community College has open admissions. Every applicant who applies is admitted.
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 3,317
- Women: 57%
- Commuter share (estimated): 88%
- Part-time undergraduates: 21%
- Age 25 and older: 10%
- Graduation rate: 61%
- Come back after freshman year: 67%
- First-generation: 31%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 100%
- Student to faculty: 23:1
- On-campus housing capacity: 396
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the North Iowa Area Community College acceptance rate? North Iowa Area Community College has open admissions, so the acceptance rate is 100%.
How much does North Iowa Area Community College cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $8,471 a year after aid. Average net price is $9,852.
What majors does North Iowa Area Community College offer? Popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing Assistant, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Nursing, Business Administration and Management.
What is the average salary after North Iowa Area Community College? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,462 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the North Iowa Area Community College graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 44% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 61%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. North Iowa Area Community College official site: https://www.niacc.edu.