NICC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,780
- Out-of-State Tuition: $7,770
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at NICC:
- Total Enrollment: 4,808, including 841 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.1% men, 58.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 7%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 62%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 92 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 19 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
NICC Overview
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Calmar, IA. It is classified as Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The NICC's tuition & fees is $6,780 for Iowa residents and $7,770 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 35% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,725.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,808 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Northeast Iowa Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Northeast Iowa Community College is $6,780 for in-state students and $7,770 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,965 for Iowa residents and $8,082 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,780 | $7,770 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,965 | $8,082 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Northeast Iowa Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at NICC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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