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North Iowa Area Community College, also known as NIACC, is located in Mason City, Iowa, United States. It was established in 1918 as Mason City Junior College. In 1965, it became North Iowa Area Community College and, in 1970, moved to its current location in Mason City. The campus spreads across 500 acres of land. It offers enrollment to more than 3,000 students every year.
NIACC offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Science–Business, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Students can also opt for transfer certificates or online courses.
Students of the college participate in a variety of clubs and organizations. These include the Art Club, Dance Team, Multicultural Student Union, and Phi Theta Kappa. The athletics department fields men’s and women’s teams in basketball, track and field, wrestling, baseball, football, golf, soccer, cross country, softball, and volleyball. The teams are known as the Trojans.
North Iowa Area Community College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Mason City, IA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at North Iowa Area Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
North Iowa Area Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 3,272 students (2,224 full-time equivalent).
North Iowa Area Community College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. North Iowa Area Community College does offer meal plans to students. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
General Phone: (641) 423-1264
http://www.niacc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 367 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 266 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 67 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing, financial services marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer networking, web design, system administration |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 20 | alternative fuel vehicle tech, HVAC |
| Medical Support And Technology | 16 | medical assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | physical therapist assistant |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 9 | agricultural supply, agricultural production, agricultural economics, agricultural technology |
| Production Trades | 8 | tool and die tech, welding |
| Construction Trades | 7 | carpentry |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | human services |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality management |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for North Iowa Area Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 546 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 219 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 86 | 13 |
In 2007, North Iowa Area Community College had a total enrollment of 3,272 students (2,224 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 87% |
| Minnesota | 5% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
North Iowa Area Community College offers campus housing for 480 of its 2,224 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mason City, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,364 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,862 |
| Room and board | $ 4,280 |
| Room charge | $ 1,968 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,952 |
| Books and supplies | $ 785 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,011 |
Financial Aid:
North Iowa Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 187700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 54 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 12 | $62,341 | 8 | $56,307 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $62,341 | 8 | $56,307 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 42 | $52,378 | 24 | $51,504 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $52,378 | 24 | $51,504 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 116 | 55 | 171 |
| Football | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Track | 23 | 15 | 38 |
| Basketball | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 28 | 44 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Iowa Area Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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