by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for North Iowa Area Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at North Iowa Area Community College stood at $6,653 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $9,551. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $855 in-state and $855 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,798 | $8,696 |
| Fees | $855 | $855 |
| Total | $6,653 | $9,551 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will North Iowa Area Community College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how North Iowa Area Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, North Iowa Area Community College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the North Iowa Area Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at North Iowa Area Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,153 | $7,729 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,378 | $8,066 |
| One Year Ago | $5,618 | $8,427 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,798 | $8,696 |
This chart shows the way tuition at North Iowa Area Community College has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.2%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $9,855 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.67%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $6,897. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.77%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $9,911.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,897 | $9,911 |
| In 2 Years | $7,150 | $10,284 |
| In 3 Years | $7,412 | $10,671 |
| In 4 Years | $7,684 | $11,073 |
| In 5 Years | $7,966 | $11,490 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $41,939, versus roughly $29,143 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at North Iowa Area Community College, visit the North Iowa Area Community College Financial Aid page.
