Mason City is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Cerro Gordo county. Its population is 26,931. There are 3 colleges near Mason City, Iowa - 1 public and 2 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 30 miles from Mason City. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 4,943 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,726 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology 0.4 miles from Mason City |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$20,650 | Not Offered | 56 | 7 to 1 |
| North Iowa Area Community College 3.5 miles from Mason City |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,551 ($6,653) | Not Offered | 2,662 | 23 to 1 |
| Waldorf University 23.6 miles from Mason City |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$25,978 | $5,340 | 2,225 | 22 to 1 |
