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North Iowa Area Community College

#7 in Best Community Colleges in Iowa
  • 2 Year
  • Mason City, IA
  • 235 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Professors
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Safety
      A-
    5. Student Life
      B+
    6. Location
      B-
    North Iowa Area is an above-average public college located in Mason City, Iowa. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,346 undergraduate students. The North Iowa Area acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic). Graduating 60% of students, North Iowa Area alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,500.
    About North Iowa Area Community College...
    Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division II
    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    500 College Dr
    Mason City, IA 50401
    Website
    niacc.edu
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    North Iowa Area Community College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    —
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    —
    High School GPA
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $8,538/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,783/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    22:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    84%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.19 responses
    59%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.22 responses
    68%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.22 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      282 Graduates
    • Nursing Assistant
      210 Graduates
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      103 Graduates
    • Agricultural Production Operations
      35 Graduates
    • Nursing
      25 Graduates
    • Business
      21 Graduates
    • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
      19 Graduates
    • Welding
      19 Graduates
    • Agricultural Business
      18 Graduates
    • Machine and Metal Working
      18 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,346Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,601
    Undergrads Over 25
    14%
    Pell Grant
    42%
    Varsity Athletes
    18%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Day Care Services
    No
    69%
    of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.16 responses
    44%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.16 responses
    33%
    of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.9 responses

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $33,900/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    60%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%

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    North Iowa Area Community College Reviews

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    I am just starting at NIACC but so far my experiences have been positive. The dorms are beautiful & newer, the class sizes are smaller than traditional universities, the campus feels like a private college atmosphere at a community college location. Cost is incredibly lower than other area colleges & universities. The staff and other students are very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and helpful. They genuinely take an interest in their students and their successes. So far, so good!
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    Hello everyone! I am currently a freshman at NIACC, and I couldn’t be happier I chose to come here first. While looking into community colleges close to home, one of the main factors I was worried about, was the financial portion. However, NIACC is very affordable for first time college students.

    Yes, college sounds terrifying in the beginning, but the staff here is amazing and very helpful! As for me, I am a Student Ambassador, and enjoy showing what NIACC has to offer while giving tours. Never be afraid to show what you’re capable of, you never know who’s watching! Take advantage of community colleges, and see what they have to offer before a university!
    The North Iowa Area Community College is a great college to start off your college career! It's affordable and their graduation rate is high! All of the professors are willing to work with you one on one and help you pass. Considering it is a community college, all the activities that go on, and the dorm life, you will feel like you are at a mini univeristy! It is super safe here, and if you live in the dorms, you can go to the staff for help at any time!