Kaplan University-Mason City Campus

Plaza West 2570 4th Street SW
Mason City, IA 50401
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  • Hamilton College is an institution of higher education offering quality programs that integrate general education, professional skills, and career-focused education to empower students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials.

School Highlights

Kaplan University-Mason City Campus serves 276 students (58% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.

Top Placements

Kaplan University-Mason City Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Iowa for:

School Overview

Kaplan University-Mason City Campus(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty- staff95 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Kaplan University-Mason City Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Kaplan University-Mason City Campus diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment276 students2,620 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio0:133:1
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# Full-Time Students160 students1,090 students
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# Part-Time Students116 students1,530 students
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# Undergraduate Students142 students1,120 students
# Graduate Students18 students44 students
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% Hispanic
6%
5%
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% Black
5%
10%
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% White
81%
69%
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% Unknown races
8%
11%
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Diversity Score0.330.50
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$39,400$36,000
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $15,352 is more than the state average of $4,714. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,352 is more than the state average of $5,619. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$15,352$4,714
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Out-State Tuition Fees$15,352$5,619
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%89%
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Median Debt for Graduates$29,493$12,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Kaplan University-Mason City Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in IA by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$6,334
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Hamilton College was originally established in Mason City, Iowa, in 1900 as a proprietary career college, and has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating college in the state of Iowa specializing in business education. In 1980, Hamilton opened a campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to allow more students to be part of the Hamilton educational experience. In 1988, the Des Moines, Iowa, campus was added to create a triad of campuses to better accommodate the entire state. The College is proud of its carefully selected staff and faculty members who bring varied educational and work experiences from their fields. Many are involved on a day-to-day basis in their profession and contribute knowledge and skills that reflect the current trends and requirements of their respective fields. The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Kaplan University-Mason City Campus is North Iowa Area Community College (7.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • North Iowa Area Community College
    Public
    2,950 students | 7.40 Mi500 College Dr
    Mason City,  IA  50401
    (641) 423-1264     7.402,950
  • Waldorf University
    Private, for profit
    1,426 students | 24.40 Mi106 S Sixth St
    Forest City,  IA  50436
    (800) 292-1903     24.401,426
  • Ellsworth Community College
    Public
    949 students | 40.70 Mi1100 College Ave
    Iowa Falls,  IA  50126
    (800) 322-9235     40.70949
  • Riverland Community College
    Public
    3,243 students | 40.80 Mi1900 8th Ave NW
    Austin,  MN  55912
    (507) 433-0600     40.803,243
  • Kaplan University-Cedar Falls Campus
    Private, for profit
    403 students | 60.90 Mi7009 Nordic Drive
    Cedar Falls,  IA  50613
    (319) 277-0220     60.90403
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 276 students
  • In-state tuition: $15,352
  • Out-state tuition: $15,352
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
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For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,714 per year for in-state students and $5,619 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,502 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Kaplan University-Davenport Campus. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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