Mason City, IA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Area Community College (in-state) | $6,653 | — |
| IA average | $23,680 | -72% |
| National average | $18,082 | -63% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $6,653 | $26,612 |
| Out-of-state | $9,551 | $38,204 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
North Iowa Area Community College ranks 11 by in-state tuition among the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 44% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to North Iowa Area Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $6,780 |
| Hawkeye Community College | $6,525 |
| Southeastern Community College | $6,420 |
| Iowa Western Community College | $6,930 |
In-state tuition at North Iowa Area Community College is $6,653 per year; out-of-state students pay $9,551.
North Iowa Area Community College in-state tuition is 72% below the IA average of $23,680.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; North Iowa Area Community College is 63% below that.
$6,653 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at North Iowa Area Community College comes to about $26,612 for an in-state student and $38,204 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, North Iowa Area Community College ranks 11 out of the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.