Northeast Iowa Community College
About Northeast Iowa Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Northeast Iowa Community College teaches in the dairy country of the state's northeastern corner and runs a dairy center that trains the people who work the herds. Nursing and agricultural mechanization are among its largest programs.
Founded
1966
Location
Calmar, Iowa
Students
1,697
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
51.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,780
Out-of-state: $7,770
Avg Net Price
$11,272
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,306
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
51.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.8%
Transfer Out
2%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
41.3%
$/Student
$13.3K
Class Size
Large
51.4% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,780
In-State
$7,770
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,838
After Financial Aid
$11,272
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,137
Receive Grants
22.8%
Take Loans
14.8%
Tuition is $6,780/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,272.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Northeast Iowa Community College fund their education.
While in School
22.8%
Get Grants
Free money
14.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$33,205
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Northeast Iowa Community College.
Gender
66.4%
Female
34%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,697
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
36.9%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
14.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 66% of the student body. 36.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,697
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Northeast Iowa Community College fields 1 varsity team with 34 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
1
Biggest: Other Sports
Student Athletes
34
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
79% / 21%
27
Men
7
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Northeast Iowa Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,306
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
107 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
68 grads
Agricultural Mechanization
—
31 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
25 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
24 grads
Agricultural Production Operations
—
13 grads
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.