Northeast Iowa Community College
Northeast Iowa Community College is a public community college in Calmar, Iowa, enrolling about 1,697 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $6,780 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,780
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,272 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,697 53.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.44%
Northeast Iowa Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northeast Iowa Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northeast Iowa Community College?
Northeast Iowa Community College is located in Calmar, IA (ZIP 52132-0400).
Is Northeast Iowa Community College public or private?
Northeast Iowa Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Northeast Iowa Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,780 in-state, $7,770 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,272.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,137 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,176 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,225 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,390 |
| $110,001+ | $16,353 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,120.
How big is Northeast Iowa Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,697 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northeast Iowa Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 51.44%.
First-year retention: 61.8%.
What do graduates of Northeast Iowa Community College earn?
Median earnings: $38,805 six years after entry; $41,306 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
22.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northeast Iowa Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (682 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (109 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (74 completions)
- CIP 520201 (64 completions)
- Medical Assistant (62 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.1020 (36 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.2040 (25 completions)
- CIP 460302 (23 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.3060 (22 completions)
- CIP 190709 (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northeast Iowa Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 51.44%; median earnings $41,306 at 10 years; net price $11,272. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,780
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College was $6,780.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,272
2024 Value
In 2024 Northeast Iowa Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,272.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,088 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,272 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,120 4-Year In-State Tuition
$31,080 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 Northeast Iowa Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.76% 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 Northeast Iowa 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 Northeast Iowa 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 | $5,216 | $5,216 | $10,951 |
| 2014 | $4,564 | $4,564 | $11,024 |
| 2015 | $4,676 | $4,676 | $9,367 |
| 2016 | $5,012 | $5,152 | $9,582 |
| 2017 | $5,180 | $5,460 | $9,071 |
| 2018 | $5,820 | $6,420 | $9,405 |
| 2019 | $5,940 | $6,660 | $10,505 |
| 2020 | $6,000 | $6,720 | $8,097 |
| 2021 | $6,120 | $6,840 | $8,743 |
| 2022 | $6,270 | $6,990 | $8,212 |
| 2023 | $6,600 | $7,470 | $10,059 |
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
53.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northeast Iowa Community College in 2024 is 1,697 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.8%
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
42.82% 100% Completion Time
51.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.82% of students graduating from Northeast Iowa 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 Northeast Iowa Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$41,306 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.05% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
816.12% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northeast Iowa Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 109 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 74 completions
CIP 52.0201: 64 completions
Medical Assistant: 62 completions
Communications Technology - 10.1020: 36 completions
Communications Technology - 10.2040: 25 completions
CIP 46.0302: 23 completions
Communications Technology - 10.3060: 22 completions
CIP 19.0709: 22 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 682 completions
Most popular programs at Northeast Iowa Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northeast Iowa Community College graduates.
About
Northeast Iowa Community College is a public institution located in Calmar, IA, offering 50 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,697 students. The institution maintains a 51.44% graduation rate. Approximately 22.84% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Calmar, IA 52132-0400
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Northeast Iowa 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 Northeast Iowa Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,780 and average net price is $11,272 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Northeast Iowa Community College earn?
Median earnings are $38,805 six years after entry and $41,306 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northeast Iowa Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northeast Iowa Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is Northeast Iowa Community College?
Total enrollment is about 1,697 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northeast Iowa Community College public or private?
Northeast Iowa Community College is a public institution located in Calmar, IA.
Is Northeast Iowa Community College an HBCU?
No. Northeast Iowa Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northeast Iowa Community College a tribal college?
No. Northeast Iowa Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northeast Iowa Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northeast Iowa Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.0%).
Is Northeast Iowa Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northeast Iowa 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.