Purdue University Global-Mason City (Closed 2020)
- 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 served 142 students (26% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 37%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
Purdue University Global-Mason City | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 12 staff | 292 staff |
Source: 2020 (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
- 2,894 students | 7.40 Mi500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-1264 7.402,894 - Waldorf UniversityPrivate for-profit3,071 students | 24.40 Mi106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450 24.403,071 - 741 students | 40.70 Mi1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235 40.70741 - 3,475 students | 40.80 Mi1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0600 40.803,475 - 5,237 students | 65.30 MiOne Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201 65.305,237
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