There are 2 colleges in Mason City and 32 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 117,780 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Iowa with a population of 28,079, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Mason City. Driving time to these schools from Mason City should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota which is ranked #39 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Iowa State University enrolling 29,969 students. In terms of affordability, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,560 per year.
This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Mason City.
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Private 4 Year
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2 miles from Mason City
Public 2 Year
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3 miles from Mason City
Private 4 Year
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24 miles from Mason City
Public 2 Year
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38 miles from Mason City
Public 2 Year
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43 miles from Mason City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
47 miles from Mason City
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa
58 miles from Mason City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Feb 1
61 miles from Mason City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
60 miles from Mason City
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
66 miles from Mason City
Public 2 Year
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68 miles from Mason City
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
67 miles from Mason City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
69 miles from Mason City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
71 miles from Mason City
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 15
71 miles from Mason City
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 31
71 miles from Mason City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
73 miles from Mason City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
74 miles from Mason City
The closest community college is North Iowa Area Community College and is 3.5 miles from Mason City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at North Iowa Area Community College are $6,196 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
North Iowa Area Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.