North Iowa Area Community College: Review & Facts

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North Iowa Area Community College is a small two-year, public school with 2,480 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1918 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Mason City, Iowa.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at North Iowa Area Community College.

Majors
Offered
39
North Iowa Area Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Business, Industrial Technologies, and Automotive and Mechanic. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at North Iowa Area Community College is fair at 72% (close to Iowa average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at North Iowa Area Community College is low: 44%. Around 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at North Iowa Area Community College is reasonably decent, 21:1. Find out more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is relatevely low, $8,100 per academic year. The additional fees at North Iowa Area Community College not covered by tuition are nearly $900, which comes to $9,000 annually.

Read the details about North Iowa Area Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at North Iowa Area Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (641) 423-1264 or check North Iowa Area Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,000
Low
North Iowa Area Community College provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at North Iowa Area Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
North Iowa Area Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: roughly $3,000 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, North Iowa Area Community College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

North Iowa Area Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Dr
Mason City, Iowa
50401, USA
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