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$7,110Tuition
856Students
55%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$50,776Earnings
#5 in IowaPublic2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,110
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,410
Average Net Price
$12,357
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,316
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,726
Books & Supplies
$1,312
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,738
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
69.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
13.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,399
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,168
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,764
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,932
$110,001+ $15,114

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Cost Overview

Most families at Northwest Iowa Community College pay far less than the $7,110 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,399 net annually, while those from higher-income households ($110,000+) pay $15,114. The college serves a predominantly working-class student body in rural Iowa, where affordability matters. Over two years, total costs range from $18,800 to $30,200 depending on family income. Only 13.42% of students take federal loans.

Graduates leave with a median debt of just $9,500, translating to monthly payments around $101. That's manageable compared to median earnings of $50,776 ten years out. The 69.72% loan repayment rate reflects the practical, career-focused training that leads to steady employment. Students from low-income families get the best deal here, paying less than $10,000 annually for programs that deliver reliable job prospects in northwest Iowa's agricultural and manufacturing economy.

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