Northeast Iowa Community College

1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA 52132
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  • Many start their education at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) because of its small class sizes, the more than 70 programs of study that lead to in-demand careers and our instructors who want you to succeed. More than 96% of our graduates are employed or continuing their education one year after graduation that says a lot about the success of our students and the quality of a Northeast Iowa Community College education. Whether your goal is to transfer to a four-year college or start your career following graduation you will find unparalleled support in faculty and staff to help you succeed.

School Highlights

Northeast Iowa Community College serves 4,408 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Top Rankings

Northeast Iowa Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Iowa for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 455 teachers has grown by 96% over five years.
Northeast Iowa Community College(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty455 staff292 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northeast Iowa Community College has declined by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The Northeast Iowa Community College diversity score of 0.21 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,408 students2,894 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:115:1
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# Full-Time Students1,128 students1,389 students
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# Part-Time Students3,280 students1,505 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
9%
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% Black
3%
12%
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% White
89%
63%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
9%
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Diversity Score0.210.57
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College Completion Rate
46%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,800$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,910 is less than the state average of $4,866. The in-state tuition has declined by 41% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,210 is less than the state average of $5,422. The out-state tuition has declined by 37% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,910$4,866
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Out-State Tuition Fees$3,210$5,422
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Tuition NotesTuition & Fees are $194 per credit hour in-state and $214 per credit hour out-of-state.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid82%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,500$11,375
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered1 sports
SportsMarksmanshipMarksmanship

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Leadership Organizations, Professional Organizations, Service Learning, Student Leadership

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports, Sport Shooting Team
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Northeast Iowa Community College is Hawkeye Community College (55.2 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 4,408 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,910
  • Out-state tuition: $3,210
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
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For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,866 per year for in-state students and $5,422 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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