North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural

B-

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About North Iowa Area Community College

North Iowa Area Community College is a small, public institution in Mason City, IA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 1,320 students. 61% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $43,462.

Open

Acceptance

$10,010

Net price

1,320

Enrollment

61%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,010

Average net price

$6,653

In-state tuition

$9,551

Out-of-state tuition

$8,000

Room & board

$1,830

Books & supplies

$17,040

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

20%

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$8,471

$30–48K

$7,723

$48–75K

$9,644

$75–110K

$12,376

$110K+

$13,705

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities28.6%

Health & Nursing24.0%

Mechanic & Repair Tech15.3%

Precision Production8.6%

Education8.5%

Business3.9%

Construction Trades3.6%

Agriculture3.2%

Computer Science3.1%

Criminal Justice0.5%

After Graduation

$43,462

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,491

Median earnings (6 yrs)

61%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,309

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,320

Total enrollment

21%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women

48% men

Race & ethnicity

White

76%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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