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%.
  • Kaplan University-Mason City Campus is one of 2 community colleges within Cerro Gordo County, IA.
  • The nearest community college to Kaplan University-Mason City Campus is North Iowa Area Community College (4.9 miles away).

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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
    This chart display total faculty of Kaplan University-Mason City Campus and community college average number of faculty in IA by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

    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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    This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Kaplan University-Mason City Campus.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of IA.
    # 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%
    This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kaplan University-Mason City Campus.This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in IA.
    Diversity Score0.330.50
    This chart display the diversity score of Kaplan University-Mason City Campus and the community college average diversity score of IA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
    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
    This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Kaplan University-Mason City Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of IA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
    Out-State Tuition Fees$15,352$5,619
    This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Kaplan University-Mason City Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of IA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
    % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%89%
    This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Kaplan University-Mason City Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in IA by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
    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
    This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Kaplan University-Mason City Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in IA by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
    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

    • College Location Mi. Students
    • North Iowa Area Community College
      Public
      2,950 students | 4.90 Mi500 College Dr
      Mason City,  IA  50401
      (641)423-1264       4.902,950
    • Waldorf College
      Private, for profit
      1,426 students | 22.60 Mi106 S Sixth St
      Forest City,  IA  50436
      (641)585-2450       22.601,426
    • Riverland Community College
      Public
      3,243 students | 38.00 Mi1900 8th Ave NW
      Austin,  MN  55912
      (507)433-0600       38.003,243
    • Ellsworth Community College
      Public
      949 students | 42.90 Mi1100 College Ave
      Iowa Falls,  IA  50126
      (800)322-9235       42.90949
    • Kaplan University-Cedar Falls Campus
      Private, for profit
      403 students | 61.00 Mi7009 Nordic Drive
      Cedar Falls,  IA  50613
      (319)277-0220       61.00403
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    • Students: 276 students
    • In-state tuition: $15,352
    • Out-state tuition: $15,352
    • Minority enrollment: 19%
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