by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Northeast Iowa Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northeast Iowa Community College ran $6,780 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,770. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $750 in-state and $750 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,030 | $7,020 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
| Total | $6,780 | $7,770 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Northeast Iowa Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Northeast Iowa Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Northeast Iowa Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Northeast Iowa Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,400 | $6,120 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,550 | $6,270 |
| One Year Ago | $5,850 | $6,720 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,030 | $7,020 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at NICC has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 4.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $8,116 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.48%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,015. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.36%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $8,108.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,015 | $8,108 |
| In 2 Years | $7,259 | $8,461 |
| In 3 Years | $7,511 | $8,829 |
| In 4 Years | $7,772 | $9,213 |
| In 5 Years | $8,042 | $9,614 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $34,611, or close to $29,557 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Northeast Iowa Community College, head to the Northeast Iowa Community College Financial Aid page.
