Count on NIACC

“I know what it’s like to overcome obstacles. I dropped out of high school, married and raised a family. Years later, I was laid off from my job and went through a divorce. I was a single mom with no diploma. I came to NIACC where I earned my GED and enrolled as a full-time student, thanks to the help of a scholarship. I am so thankful to have received that scholarship from NIACC. It changed my life in a positive way. Today, I have my high school diploma and have earned my NIACC degree. For me, NIACC was the Perfect Fit.”
– Sherry Johnson, Thornton, IA

North Iowa Area Community College is:

Affordable, convenient and close to home
The perfect place for high school students to earn college credit
The go-to place for adults who need job training
The place for all lifelong learners

We are About Jobs

NIACC is Part of the solution

During the economic downturn, North Iowans turned to NIACC more than ever. NIACC is expected to grow and provide state of the art programming, which becomes very costly.

We train people and help them get back to work!
95% of NIACC Career and Technical graduatesget jobs.
91% of NIACC graduates continue to live and work in North Iowa.
Since 2006, NIACC has supported the creation of more than 1,200 jobs in North Iowa.

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NIACC Numbers

Students that choose NIACC first after high school graduation save their families more than $7,000 for the same degree compared to those who attended a four-year school first.

Best Deal Around

2010-11 Tuition Rates

NIACC Economic Growth Impact

NIACC partners with local businesses and trains skilled workers – something employers tell us they must have.

For every dollar invested in NIACC, there is $9.80 returned to the region in economic activity.
NIACC has trained more than 11,500 workers under local individual employer workforce agreements, totalling $8 million in job training funds.

NIACC Entrepreneurial Impact

The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center serves as a key source for entrepreneurial support so each person and community can achieve their potential. This nationally-recognized center has many success stories, including:

300+ new statewide business starts
127 new local business starts

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“The NIACC John Pappajohn Center positively impacts businesses all over North Iowa, including current businesses and those that have not even been developed. They offer essential entrepreneurial services, which have helped our company tremendously.“
– Brad Barber, Owner, Cabin Coffee Company

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Performing Arts

NIACC brings the performing arts to your doorstep. About 16,000 people every year enjoy a variety of shows through the NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series. This ads to the culture of North Iowa and brings more people to North Iowa.

The mission of North Iowa Area Community College is to enhance the quality of life for people of North Iowa through comprehensive educational service, and responsive leadership.

NIACC Cares

Leaders at the College and the NIACC Foundation are committed to making higher education affordable to everyone by offering financial aid and scholarships to students every year.

Each year, NIACC offers the Extreme Makeover: College Edition contest where two lucky winners receive an entire year of education at NIACC for FREE, plus textbooks and more!
NIACC also provides scholarships to adult students who are returning to college.

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NIACC Needs You!

In order to continue serving all of our communities, we need your support! Future challenges include:

Obtaining and maintaining state-of-the art equipment and technology
Meeting the expectations and needs of our business and industry partners and stakeholders
Aging facilities and deferred maintenance

North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401
641-423-1264 or 1-888-GO NIACC
www.niacc.edu