- The mission of the North Iowa Area Community College is to enhance the quality of life for people of North Iowa through comprehensive educational opportunities, progressive partnerships, exemplary service, and responsive leadership.
School Highlights
North Iowa Area Community College serves 2,662 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,662 students
- In-state tuition: $4,703
- Out-state tuition: $6,664
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 18%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 74% over five years.
North Iowa Area Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
74 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
3
Student Body
The student population of North Iowa Area Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The North Iowa Area Community College diversity score of 0.32 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,662 students
1,532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
1,196 students
165 students
# Part-Time Students
1,466 students
1,367 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
127 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,196 students
165 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
107 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,466 students
1,466 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
238 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
82%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
9%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,600
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,703 is more than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,664 is more than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,703
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,664
$4,920
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
- The College, which began as Mason City Junior College (MCJC) in 1918, has the distinction of being the very first public two-year college in Iowa and one of the first such institutions in the country. Today, the 500-acre countryside campus consists of contemporary, state-of-the-art facilities including the Student Activity Center, Muse-Norris Conference Center, and Murphy Manufacturing Technology Center, as well as lakeside student apartments. The College also operates Community Education Centers in Charles City, Garner, Hampton, Lake Mills and Osage. With a staff of approximately 300, the College currently offers nearly 40 one- and two-year career programs, the first two years toward a bachelor's degree in most fields, and an array of continuing education opportunities for professional and personal growth. On average, the College serves over 2,800 degree students each year and thousands more through non-credit programs. The college is accredited by theHigher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does North Iowa Area Community College cost?
North Iowa Area Community College's tuition is approximately $4,703 for In-State students and $6,664 for Out-State students.
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