Northeast Iowa Community College
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) is located in Calmar, Iowa. The school was established back in 1966 and it currently serves over 4,500 students. In the past, this school was known as the Northeast Iowa Technical Institute, but it wound up becoming a community college in 1988 and changed to its current name. This school is authorized by the Iowa State Board of Education to award associate degrees. The school even has transfer options for students who are looking to pursue a bachelor degree in their chosen field. Aside from this, there are several certificate options for students to look into as well.
NICC has a very highly regarded nursing program that will appeal to many students. Students will be able to choose to sign up for the practical nursing program or the associate degree in nursing program. There are many different comprehensive nursing courses that are part of the curriculum. Nursing students will be taught to assess the needs of patients and provide the best possible medical care. This program is fully approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing. This program is also a participant in the statewide articulation program which facilitates the transfer of their ADN graduates to move on to four-year universities to pursue advanced nursing studies.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students4,536 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
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Kirkwood Community College
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Marshalltown Community College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1977 - 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 | $163/credit | |
| In State Students | $163/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $173/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 | $7,335 | $7,335 | $7,785 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,410 | $11,410 | $12,110 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,375 | $20,375 | $21,625 |
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, 84% of Northeast Iowa 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 | 47% | $4,613 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $2,586 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $2,274 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $510 |
| Federal Student Loans | 51% | $5,262 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $3,689 |
$8,794
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,132 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,669 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,015 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,252 |
| Over $110,000$12,977 |
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Student Population
4,536
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,589
Women
1,947
Men
27%
Full-time
73%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
90% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
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.
