North Iowa Area Community College
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is located in Mason City, Iowa. This public community college provides an important service for the community. It offers students the opportunity to pursue many different lucrative career paths. There are career-focused certificate opportunities, as well as many associate degree opportunities that students will be able to look into. To add to this, the school is also committed to providing students with various other interesting departments. NIACC has a renowned arts department with many different performance arts opportunities being available to students. There is even a fantastic athletics department with many sports teams for students to participate in.
NIACC has a nursing program that has proven to be very popular as well. Students will be able to pursue their associate degree in nursing (ADN) at this school. There are also transfer opportunities for students who wish to pursue their bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. This school is such a great option for prospective nurses due to the high success rate of the students. Students who go on to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination have a much higher success rate than the national average. This is thanks to the thorough education that the students receive during their time at the school.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students2,947 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate53% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 18 |
| Certificate | 29 | 181 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 96 miles radius of North Iowa Area Community College
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Riverland Community College
36 miles away |
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Ellsworth Community College
44 miles away |
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Northeast Iowa Community College
64 miles away |
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Hawkeye Community College
65 miles away |
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Rochester Community and Technical College
69 miles away |
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Iowa Central Community College
71 miles away |
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Marshalltown Community College
81 miles away |
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South Central College
84 miles away |
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Iowa Lakes Community College
86 miles away |
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Minnesota State College Southeast
96 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1919 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/1988 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $148/credit | |
| In State Students | $148/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $222/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,660 | $6,660 | $9,990 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,360 | $10,360 | $15,540 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $27,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of North Iowa Area Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 42% | $3,781 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $519 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $1,985 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 55% | $2,168 |
| Federal Student Loans | 45% | $4,475 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $4,180 |
$8,538
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,924 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,848 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,751 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,539 |
| Over $110,000$11,624 |
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Student Population
2,947
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,614
Women
1,333
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
86% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
