North Iowa Area Community College
North Iowa Area Community College is a public community college in Mason City, Iowa, enrolling about 1,320 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $6,653 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,653
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,010 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,320 78.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.54%
North Iowa Area Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about North Iowa Area Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North Iowa Area Community College?
North Iowa Area Community College is located in Mason City, IA (ZIP 50401).
Is North Iowa Area Community College public or private?
North Iowa Area Community College is a Public institution.
How much does North Iowa Area Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,653 in-state, $9,551 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,010.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,471 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,723 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,644 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,376 |
| $110,001+ | $13,705 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,612.
How big is North Iowa Area Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,320 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North Iowa Area Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 60.54%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of North Iowa Area Community College earn?
Median earnings: $39,491 six years after entry; $43,462 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
23.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North Iowa Area Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (845 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (323 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (132 completions)
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (51 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (35 completions)
- CIP 520201 (32 completions)
- Welding Technology (30 completions)
- CIP 460201 (20 completions)
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management (14 completions)
- CIP 470303 (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North Iowa Area Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 60.54%; median earnings $43,462 at 10 years; net price $10,010. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,653
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Iowa Area Community College was $6,653.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,010
2024 Value
In 2024 North Iowa Area Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,010.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,040 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,010 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$26,612 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,204 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for North Iowa Area Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North Iowa Area Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for North Iowa Area Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,613 | $6,529 | $7,894 |
| 2014 | $4,703 | $6,664 | $8,045 |
| 2015 | $4,793 | $6,799 | $8,584 |
| 2016 | $5,003 | $7,113 | $8,490 |
| 2017 | $5,213 | $7,429 | $9,161 |
| 2018 | $5,408 | $7,721 | $8,441 |
| 2019 | $5,603 | $7,999 | $8,409 |
| 2020 | $5,791 | $8,277 | $8,480 |
| 2021 | $5,971 | $8,547 | $8,073 |
| 2022 | $6,196 | $8,884 | $6,111 |
| 2023 | $6,436 | $9,245 | $8,849 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Iowa Area Community College in 2024 is 1,320 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.15% 100% Completion Time
60.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.15% of students graduating from North Iowa Area Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for North Iowa Area Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$43,462 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.86% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
985.46% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North Iowa Area Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 323 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 132 completions
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language: 51 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 35 completions
CIP 52.0201: 32 completions
Welding Technology: 30 completions
CIP 46.0201: 20 completions
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management: 14 completions
CIP 47.0303: 14 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 845 completions
Most popular programs at North Iowa Area Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North Iowa Area Community College graduates.
About
North Iowa Area Community College is a public institution located in Mason City, IA, offering 40 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,320 students. The institution maintains a 60.54% graduation rate. Approximately 23.59% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Mason City, IA 50401
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
North Iowa Area Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does North Iowa Area Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,653 and average net price is $10,010 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of North Iowa Area Community College earn?
Median earnings are $39,491 six years after entry and $43,462 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Iowa Area Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Iowa Area Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
How big is North Iowa Area Community College?
Total enrollment is about 1,320 students in the latest reporting year.
Is North Iowa Area Community College public or private?
North Iowa Area Community College is a public institution located in Mason City, IA.
Is North Iowa Area Community College an HBCU?
No. North Iowa Area Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Iowa Area Community College a tribal college?
No. North Iowa Area Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North Iowa Area Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North Iowa Area Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.2%).
Is North Iowa Area Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for North Iowa Area Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.