How much has Northwest Iowa CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 42.61% from 2012 ($16,140), where Northwest Iowa CC's current cost is $23,018. In 2024, the COA is increased by 14.75% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $5,670 (2012) to $7,410 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 60.39% over the past 10 years.
Northwest Iowa CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Iowa's average increase rate of 54.89%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Northwest Iowa Community College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 42.61% for that period where the last year costs were $23,018. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 60.39% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $7,410. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Northwest Iowa Community College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$5,190$5,670-
2013-14$5,370$5,850 3.17%
2014-15$5,460$5,850 0.00%
2015-16$5,550$5,850 0.00%
2016-17$5,760$6,060 3.59%
2017-18$5,910$6,210 2.48%
2018-19$6,120$6,420 3.38%
2019-20$6,240$6,540 1.87%
2020-21$6,390$6,690 2.29%
2021-22$6,540$6,840 2.24%
2022-23$6,869$7,170 4.82%
2023-24$7,110$7,410 3.35%
Northwest Iowa Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,312, and it has increased 15.70% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,134-
2013-14$1,190 4.94%
2014-15$1,250 5.04%
2015-16$1,312 4.96%
2016-17$1,312 0.00%
2017-18$1,312 0.00%
2018-19$1,312 0.00%
2019-20$1,312 0.00%
2020-21$1,312 0.00%
2021-22$1,312 0.00%
2022-23$1,312 0.00%
2023-24$1,312 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 46.09% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 56.21% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Northwest Iowa Community College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$9,336$10,236-
2013-14$9,336$10,236 0.00%
2014-15$9,408$10,308 0.77%
2015-16$9,472$10,372 0.68%
2016-17$10,362$11,262 9.40%
2017-18$10,570$11,470 2.01%
2018-19$10,570$11,470 0.00%
2019-20$10,704$11,604 1.27%
2020-21$10,812$11,712 1.01%
2021-22$11,398$11,848 5.42%
2022-23$11,578$12,028 1.58%
2023-24$14,296$14,746 23.48%
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