North Iowa Area Community College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,433

4.97% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$8,538

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

14.6%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

2,947

45.7% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

46.8%

269 Graduates

About

North Iowa Area Community College is a higher education institution located in Cerro Gordo County, IA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at North Iowa Area Community College were .

In 2017, 880 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Iowa Area Community College. 59.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.3% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (787 degrees), 20.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Iowa Area Community College is $4,433, which is $-2,981 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at North Iowa Area Community College is $4,433, which is $-2,981 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,538.

In 2017, 42% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 30% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,433

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at North Iowa Area Community College was $4,433. The cost of tuition at North Iowa Area Community College is $-2,981 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Average Net Price

$8,538

2017 Value

4.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 North Iowa Area Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,538. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of North Iowa Area Community College grew by 4.68%.

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

$5,885

Room and Board

$969

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Iowa Area Community College was of $5,885 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $969. The cost of room and board increased by 2.39% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.47% 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

30%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

42% of undergraduate students at North Iowa Area Community College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 2.33% with respect to 2016, when 43% 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.

14.6%

2016 Default Rate

100

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at North Iowa Area Community College was 14.6%, which represents 100 out of the 687 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 has a total enrollment of 2,947 students. The full-time enrollment at North Iowa Area Community College is 1,346 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,601. This means that 45.7% 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 86% White, 5.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.77% Black or African American, 1.46% Two or More Races, 1.19% Asian, 0.204% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0339% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Iowa Area Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (42%), followed by White Male (37.9%) and Black or African American Male (3.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Iowa Area Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,947 students. The full-time enrollment at North Iowa Area Community College is 1,346 and the part-time enrollment is 1,601. This means that 45.7% of students enrolled at North Iowa Area Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% 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

53%

2017 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 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), North Iowa Area Community College had a retention rate lower 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

White
2,533
Hispanic or Latino
149
Black or African American
111

The enrolled student population at North Iowa Area Community College is 86% White, 5.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.77% Black or African American, 1.46% Two or More Races, 1.19% Asian, 0.204% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0339% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 4 students (0.136%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 170 more women than men received degrees from North Iowa Area Community College. The majority of degree recipients at North Iowa Area Community College are white (787 degrees awarded). There were 20.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Iowa Area Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 Agriculture (53 degrees awarded), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (282 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,304,047 people), Medical & health services managers (139,861 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (137,890 people), Pharmacists (131,416 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (121,380 people).

The most specialized majors at North Iowa Area Community College are Agriculture (53 degrees awarded), Precision Production (37 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (282 degrees), Health (389 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees).

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, Public relations specialists, Dentists, Physicians, and Podiatrists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,437,228 people), Elementary & secondary schools (330,358 people), Outpatient care centers (202,345 people), Offices of physicians (192,776 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (181,551 people).

Degrees

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Iowa Area Community College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 355 degrees were awarded to men at North Iowa Area Community College, which is 0.676 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (525).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 121 degrees were awarded to men at North Iowa Area Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.752 times less than the 161 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 181 degrees were awarded to women at North Iowa Area Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 6.24 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 34% 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, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (51.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at North Iowa Area Community College is Female and White (51.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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

White
787 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Iowa Area Community College is white (787 degrees awarded). There were 20.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

0.227% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
468 degrees awarded
White Male
319 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at North Iowa Area Community College is white female (468 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (319 degrees).

Operations

North Iowa Area Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $26.4M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $209k (0.792%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, North Iowa Area Community College had a total salary expenditure of $42.3M. North Iowa Area Community College employs 67 Lecturers, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at North Iowa Area Community College are Male Lecturers (39), Female Lecturers(28), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Iowa Area Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$26.4M

2017 Endowment

9.73%

decline from 2016

North Iowa Area Community College has an endowment valued at about $26.4M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of North Iowa Area Community College declined 9.73% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.7M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.36M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, North Iowa Area Community College received $2.36M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$15M

2017 Salaries

2.5%

growth from 2016

In 2017, North Iowa Area Community College paid a median of $15M in salaries, which represents 35.5% of their overall expenditure ($42.3M) and a 2.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.38% decline from 2015 and a 0.138% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.36M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, North Iowa Area Community College paid a total of $4.36M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Iowa Area Community College were Lecturer with 67 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Iowa Area Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees; and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Lecturer
Female Lecturer
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Iowa Area Community College was Male Lecturer with 39 employees, Female Lecturer with 28 employees, and false with 0 employees.

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

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