Kaplan University-Mason City Campus
Tel:
(641)423-2530
- 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).
Top Placements
Kaplan University-Mason City Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
| Kaplan University-Mason City Campus | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | - staff | 95 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 276 students | 2,620 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 0:1 | 33:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 160 students | 1,090 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 116 students | 1,530 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 142 students | 1,120 students |
| # Graduate Students | 18 students | 44 students |
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| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% |
| % Black | 5% | 10% |
| % White | 81% | 69% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.50 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,400 | $36,000 |
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 (4.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,950 students | 4.90 Mi500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641)423-1264 4.902,950 - Waldorf CollegePrivate, for profit1,426 students | 22.60 Mi106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641)585-2450 22.601,426 - 3,243 students | 38.00 Mi1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507)433-0600 38.003,243 - 949 students | 42.90 Mi1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800)322-9235 42.90949 - Kaplan University-Cedar Falls CampusPrivate, for profit403 students | 61.00 Mi7009 Nordic Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319)277-0220 61.00403
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