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North Iowa Area Community College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,971

Cost of attendance at North Iowa Area Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,547

Cost of attendance at North Iowa Area Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at North Iowa Area Community College was $8,712. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at North Iowa Area Community College

North Iowa Area Community College net price calculator

$8,712

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average $16,084
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of North Iowa Area Community College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $8,712 $256 (3%) $5,867 $6,755 $8,297 $10,295 $11,303
2021 $8,456 $57 $6,121 $5,702 $8,396 $10,655 $13,450
2020 $8,399 $204 (2%) $6,551 $7,397 $8,707 $11,034 $11,789
2019 $8,603 $65 $5,809 $6,379 $9,347 $10,699 $10,655
2018 $8,538 $419 (5%) $6,924 $7,848 $9,751 $11,539 $11,624
2017 $8,957 $695 (8%) $6,150 $6,922 $8,922 $10,952 $10,885
2016 $8,262 $669 (9%) $5,984 $6,767 $8,915 $10,692 $10,426
2015 $7,593 $61 $6,106 $6,740 $8,916 $10,877 $10,903
2014 $7,532 -- $6,615 $6,338 $8,916 $10,604 $10,882

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of North Iowa Area Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $16,287 $282 (2%) $5,971 $9,272 $1,044
2021 $16,005 $328 (2%) $5,791 $9,180 $1,034
2020 $15,677 $382 (2%) $5,603 $9,054 $1,020
2019 $15,295 $341 (2%) $5,408 $8,886 $1,001
2018 $14,954 $382 (3%) $5,213 $8,755 $986
2017 $14,572 $351 (2%) $5,003 $8,600 $969
2016 $14,221 $221 (2%) $4,793 $8,473 $955
2015 $14,000 $218 (2%) $4,703 $8,355 $942
2014 $13,782 $287 (2%) $4,613 $8,240 $929
2013 $13,495 -- $4,506 $8,078 $911

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does North Iowa Area Community College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 400 dormitories available to its students at $2,937 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at North Iowa Area Community College is $326 per month.
Does North Iowa Area Community College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at North Iowa Area Community College for one academic year is $4,405, which works out to $489 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
North Iowa Area Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,044.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, North Iowa Area Community College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,678
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,825
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,825
How much is North Iowa Area Community College application fees?
North Iowa Area Community College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
North Iowa Area Community College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

North Iowa Area Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $172 Not Available
For out-of-state students $258 Not Available

Housing and Meal

North Iowa Area Community College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at North Iowa Area Community College for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,405 $2,937 N/A 19 400
2021 $4,405 $2,937 N/A 19 400
2020 $4,405 $2,937 N/A 19 396
2019 $4,277 $2,851 N/A 19 400
2018 $4,152 $2,768 N/A 19 400
2017 $4,031 $2,687 N/A 19 400
2016 $3,911 $2,607 N/A 19 397

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by North Iowa Area Community College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered