North Iowa Area Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,618

4.46% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,091

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,471

46% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.2%

291 Graduates

About

North Iowa Area Community College is a higher education institution located in Cerro Gordo County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at North Iowa Area Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (291 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (47 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees).

In 2023, 893 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Iowa Area Community College. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (755 degrees), 11.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Iowa Area Community College is $5,618, which is $−2,635 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Iowa Area Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 537 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at North Iowa Area Community College is $5,618, which is $2,635 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,091.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending North Iowa Area Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,618

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at North Iowa Area Community College was $5,618. The cost of tuition at North Iowa Area Community College is $−2,635 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Iowa Area Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,091

2023 Value

27.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 North Iowa Area Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,091. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of North Iowa Area Community College grew by 27.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Iowa Area Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,623

Room and Board

$1,420

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Iowa Area Community College was of $6,623 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,420. The cost of books and supplies increased by 36% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Iowa Area Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at North Iowa Area Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 17.5% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Iowa Area Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Iowa Area Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 537 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

North Iowa Area Community College had a total enrollment of 2,471 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at North Iowa Area Community College is 1,137 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,334. This means that 46% of students enrolled at North Iowa Area Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Iowa Area Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.9% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Black or African American, 2.47% Two or More Races, 0.971% Asian, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Iowa Area Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.1%), followed by White Female (40.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Iowa Area Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,471 students. The full-time enrollment at North Iowa Area Community College is 1,137 and the part-time enrollment is 1,334. This means that 46% of students enrolled at North Iowa Area Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Iowa Area Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Iowa Area Community College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), North Iowa Area Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Iowa Area Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,024 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
215 enrolled students
Black or African American
95 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Iowa Area Community College is 81.9% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Black or African American, 2.47% Two or More Races, 0.971% Asian, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (0.121%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 117 more women than men received degrees from North Iowa Area Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Iowa Area Community College is white (755 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (65 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at North Iowa Area Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (291 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (47 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Iowa Area Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Precision Production (54 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (73 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Iowa Area Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (66,270 people), Other managers (63,299 people), Construction managers (44,450 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (28,636 people), and Chief executives & legislators (25,511 people).

The most specialized majors at North Iowa Area Community College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Precision Production (54 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (73 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (294 degrees), and Agriculture (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Iowa Area Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at North Iowa Area Community College are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Precision Production (54 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (73 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (294 degrees), and Agriculture (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Iowa Area Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,688,379 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (211,290 people), Construction (131,130 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (111,481 people), and Child day care services (98,856 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Iowa Area Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
291 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at North Iowa Area Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 291 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at North Iowa Area Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

388

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

505

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 388 degrees were awarded to men at North Iowa Area Community College, which is 0.768 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (505).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Iowa Area Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 108 degrees were awarded to men at North Iowa Area Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.59 times less than the 183 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 183 degrees were awarded to men at North Iowa Area Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.69 times more than the 108 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 41% of students graduating from North Iowa Area Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at North Iowa Area Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
755 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
65 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Iowa Area Community College is white (755 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (65 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
428 degrees awarded
White Male
327 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Iowa Area Community College is white female (428 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (327 degrees).

Operations

North Iowa Area Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $37.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.25M (3.35%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, North Iowa Area Community College had a total salary expenditure of 47.8M. North Iowa Area Community College employs 62 Lecturers, 2 No academic ranks and 1 Instructors. Most academics at North Iowa Area Community College are Male Lecturer (37), Female Lecturer (25), and Female No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Iowa Area Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Management with 24 employees.

Endowment

$37.4M

2023 Endowment

5.85%

growth from 2022

North Iowa Area Community College has an endowment valued at about $37.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of North Iowa Area Community College grew 5.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.6M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Iowa Area Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.6M

2023 Salaries

2.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, North Iowa Area Community College paid a median of $14.6M in salaries, which represents 30.6% of their overall expenditure ($47.8M) and a 2.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.15% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.155% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, North Iowa Area Community College paid a total of $4.58M to 65 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

62 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Iowa Area Community College were Lecturer with 62 employees, No academic rank with 2 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Iowa Area Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, and Management with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Lecturer
Female Lecturer
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Iowa Area Community College was Male Lecturer with 37 employees, Female Lecturer with 25 employees, and Female No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Iowa Area Community College.

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