Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Mason City, Iowa |
| Online | niacc.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), located in Mason City, Iowa, serves a nine-county region in the north-central part of the state from its 500-acre main campus. Established in 1918 as Mason City Junior College, making it Iowa's oldest public two-year institution, NIACC operates as an open-enrollment community college offering associate degrees, career programs, and transfer pathways. The campus features modern academic facilities, including specialized laboratories for healthcare programs, industrial technology centers, and a performing arts complex. NIACC maintains strong transfer partnerships with four-year institutions across Iowa and Minnesota, with notable programs in nursing, agriculture, business, and industrial technology, while providing on-campus housing options in modern apartment-style residences for approximately 400 students.
Annual Cost to Attend
Iowa Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,420 |
| Other Fees | $818 |
| Room and Board | $7,488 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,831 |
| Total One Year Cost | $17,935 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,420 |
| Other Fees | $818 |
| Room and Board | $7,488 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,831 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,623 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 41% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 32% |
| Business | 8% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154059 IPEDS survey data for North Iowa Area Community College.
Current students may use the North Iowa Area Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024