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North Iowa Area Community College, also referred to as NIACC, is located in Mason City, Iowa, United States. The college was established in the year 1918 and was originally known as Mason City Junior College. It was the first public, two-year college to have been founded in the state of Iowa. Students can choose from a variety of degrees and certificate programs in a range of subjects including accounting, business, mathematics, and nursing. The college also offers online courses.
There are various clubs and organizations available at North Iowa Area Community College. Students can become members of societies such as Phi Theta Kappa, Instrumental Music, Student Environmental Affairs Group, Nursing Club, and Student Senate. The athletic department also fields teams in basketball, wrestling, and indoor track.
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Campus Location500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
USA
Main Tel: (641) 423-1264
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 484 | 30 | | < 1 year certificate | 238 | 8 | | 1-2 year certificate | 115 | 13 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 3,272 in 2007-2008 (2,274 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,488 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,041 | | Room | $ 1,814 | | Board | $ 2,722 | | Books and supplies | $ 817 | | Other | $ 2,093 |
Financial Aid: North Iowa Area Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 85 |
Housing and MealsNorth Iowa Area Community College provides on-campus housing for 480 of its 2,274 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (19 awarded) - Agricultural Business Technology
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Production Operations
- Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- System Administration/Administrator
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (15 awarded) HOSPITALITY (4 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (2 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (300 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (17 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (287 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (12 awarded) - Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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