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North Iowa Area Community College
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North Iowa Area Community College
School profile / Mason City, IA
North Iowa Area Community College
Public · 2-year·2,662 students enrolled
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Average net price / year
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Graduation rate
61%
Reported student outcome
Overview
Admission is open here, so getting in is not the hard part. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $9,852 a year against a $19,525 list price, a 50% gap.
North Iowa Area Community College is a rural public two-year institution located in Mason City, IA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 2,662 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
23:1
Avg class size (est.)
~58 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$19,525
Avg net price after aid
$9,852
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
44%
Avg grant aid
$6,279
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
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Cost of living
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