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North Iowa Area Community College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Mason City, Iowa. 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 3,133 students (2,180 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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the North Iowa Area Community College is to enhance the quality of life for people of North Iowa through comprehensive educational opportunities, progressive partnerships, exemplary service, and responsive leadership."
More complete details are provided below.
North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
General Phone: (641) 423-1264
Admissions Phone: (641) 422-4245
Financial Aid Phone: (641) 422-4168
http://www.niacc.edu
North Iowa Area Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 388 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 299 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 29 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, financial services marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer networking, system administration, web design |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 21 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | medical assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 15 | agricultural production, agricultural supply, agricultural economics, agricultural technology |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 11 | tool and die tech, welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | physical therapist assistant |
| Construction Trades | 7 | carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for North Iowa Area Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 538 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 266 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 87 | 13 |
In 2005, North Iowa Area Community College had a total enrollment of 3,133 students (2,180 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 94% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
North Iowa Area Community College offers campus housing for 480 of its 2,180 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (641) 422-4245
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,138 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,533 |
| Room and board | $ 3,920 |
| Room charge | $ 1,568 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,352 |
| Books and supplies | $ 746 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,911 |
Financial Aid:
North Iowa Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 187700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (641) 422-4168
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 51 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $59,103 | 8 | $50,907 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $59,103 | 8 | $50,907 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 40 | $47,225 | 23 | $46,376 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $47,225 | 23 | $46,376 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113 | 37 | 150 |
| Football | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Basketball | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 27 | 57 |
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
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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