Northwest Iowa Community College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,540

Cost of attendance at Northwest Iowa Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,840

Cost of attendance at Northwest Iowa Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northwest Iowa Community College was $11,613. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Northwest Iowa Community College

Northwest Iowa Community College net price calculator

$11,613

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Northwest Iowa Community College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,613	$1,218 (12%)	$7,847	$8,977	$9,760	$14,054	$14,910
2021	$10,395	$893 (8%)	$8,784	$9,016	$10,941	$13,660	$13,512
2020	$11,288	$1,218 (12%)	$9,985	$8,623	$12,614	$14,476	$15,860
2019	$10,070	$208 (2%)	$7,495	$9,530	$11,279	$14,145	$14,764
2018	$10,278	$189 (2%)	$8,029	$8,739	$11,548	$14,250	$15,439
2017	$10,089	$1,004 (9%)	$7,133	$8,773	$10,246	$12,776	$14,027
2016	$11,093	$1,165 (12%)	$10,046	$11,524	$12,779	$13,964	$14,494
2015	$9,928	$679 (6%)	$8,633	$10,360	$10,876	$13,817	$13,226
2014	$10,607	--	$8,866	$10,288	$12,427	$13,867	$14,331

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwest Iowa Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,834	$312 (2%)	$6,540	$12,982	$1,312
2021	$20,522	$276 (1%)	$6,390	$12,820	$1,312
2020	$20,246	$274 (1%)	$6,240	$12,694	$1,312
2019	$19,972	$210 (1%)	$6,120	$12,540	$1,312
2018	$19,762	$402 (2%)	$5,910	$12,540	$1,312
2017	$19,360	$1,362 (8%)	$5,760	$12,288	$1,312
2016	$17,998	$224 (1%)	$5,550	$11,136	$1,312
2015	$17,774	$231 (1%)	$5,460	$11,064	$1,250
2014	$17,543	$236 (1%)	$5,370	$10,983	$1,190
2013	$17,307	--	$5,190	$10,983	$1,134

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Northwest Iowa Community College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $6,418 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Northwest Iowa Community College is $713 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Northwest Iowa Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,312.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Northwest Iowa Community College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,980

If living off-campus, with family: $4,980

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,430
How much is Northwest Iowa Community College application fees?: Northwest Iowa Community College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Northwest Iowa Community College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwest Iowa Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$183	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$193	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Northwest Iowa Community College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northwest Iowa Community College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$6,418	10	178
2021	N/A	N/A	$6,282	10	170
2020	N/A	N/A	$6,174	10	178
2019	$2,190	$3,850	N/A	10	175
2018	$2,190	$3,850	N/A	0	172
2017	$1,200	$3,700	N/A	10	137
2016	$1,200	$3,500	N/A	10	142

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwest Iowa Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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