Purdue University Global-Mason City
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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
Purdue University Global-Mason City serves 142 students (26% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Top Placements
Purdue University Global-Mason City places among the top 20% of community colleges in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
| Purdue University Global-Mason City | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | - staff | 95 staff |
Source: 2019 (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 Purdue University Global-Mason City is North Iowa Area Community College (7.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,995 students | 7.40 Mi500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-1264 7.402,995 - Waldorf UniversityPrivate, for profit1,426 students | 24.40 Mi106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(800) 292-1903 24.401,426 - 796 students | 40.70 Mi1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235 40.70796 - 3,263 students | 40.80 Mi1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0600 40.803,263 - 149 students | 60.90 Mi7009 Nordic Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-0220 60.90149
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