North Iowa Area Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Mason City, IA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$6,653
Out-of-State Tuition$9,551
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

North Iowa Area Community College vs. State and National Averages

North Iowa Area Community CollegeIA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$6,653$23,680$18,082
vs. average—-72%-63%

Other colleges in Mason City

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
La James College of Hairstyling and CosmetologyPrivate for-profit56$20,650

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at North Iowa Area Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,462
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)61%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$9,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants24%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over10%
First-generation students31%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at North Iowa Area Community College?

In-state tuition at North Iowa Area Community College is $6,653 and out-of-state tuition is $9,551, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at North Iowa Area Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for North Iowa Area Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for North Iowa Area Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for North Iowa Area Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is North Iowa Area Community College?

North Iowa Area Community College enrolls about 1,320 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Is North Iowa Area Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at North Iowa Area Community College is $6,653, which is 72% below the IA average of $23,680.

How much do graduates of North Iowa Area Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at North Iowa Area Community College are $43,462 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at North Iowa Area Community College take on?

The median debt among North Iowa Area Community College graduates who borrowed is $9,500, according to College Scorecard.