by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northwest Iowa Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northwest Iowa Community College amounted to $7,350 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $7,650. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $1,110 in-state and $1,110 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,240 | $6,540 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Total | $7,350 | $7,650 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Northwest Iowa Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Northwest Iowa Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. 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 |
Measured against schools nationwide, Northwest Iowa Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Northwest Iowa Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Northwest Iowa Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,490 | $5,790 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,820 | $6,120 |
| One Year Ago | $6,000 | $6,300 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,240 | $6,540 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Northwest Iowa Community College has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.8%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $7,941 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.97%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,641. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.80%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,940.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,641 | $7,940 |
| In 2 Years | $7,944 | $8,242 |
| In 3 Years | $8,259 | $8,555 |
| In 4 Years | $8,587 | $8,880 |
| In 5 Years | $8,928 | $9,217 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $33,617, or close to $32,431 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Northwest Iowa Community College, check out the Northwest Iowa Community College Financial Aid page.
