Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,054 when living on campus and $21,196 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,303 when living on campus and $22,445 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
North Iowa Area Community College | $6,436 | $9,245 | $1,420 | $9,950 | $17,777 |
Kirkwood Community College | $5,980 | $7,968 | $1,000 | - | $10,951 |
Iowa Western Community College | $6,780 | $6,930 | $1,240 | $13,870 | $13,536 |
Hawkeye Community College | $6,308 | $6,598 | $1,136 | - | $12,512 |
Ellsworth Community College | $5,304 | $6,312 | $1,300 | $14,200 | $14,300 |
Average | $6,162 | $7,411 | $1,219 | $12,673 | $13,815 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,162 for in-state students and $7,411 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Iowa Area Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,245 and Ellsworth Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,312 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
North Iowa Area Community College | $6,196 | $8,884 | $6,436 | $9,245 |
Kirkwood Community College | $5,700 | $7,604 | $5,980 | $7,968 |
Iowa Western Community College | $6,540 | $6,690 | $6,780 | $6,930 |
Hawkeye Community College | $6,090 | $6,583 | $6,308 | $6,598 |
Ellsworth Community College | $5,184 | $6,192 | $5,304 | $6,312 |
Average | $5,942 | $7,191 | $6,162 | $7,411 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
North Iowa Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Kirkwood Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Iowa Western Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Hawkeye Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Ellsworth Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | - | - |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $12,673 when a student lives on campus and $13,815 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
North Iowa Area Community College | $7,488 | $2,462 | $9,367 | $8,410 | - |
Kirkwood Community College | - | - | $7,362 | $3,589 | - |
Iowa Western Community College | $8,750 | $5,120 | $8,416 | $5,120 | - |
Hawkeye Community College | - | - | $8,942 | $3,570 | - |
Ellsworth Community College | $9,000 | $5,200 | $9,000 | $5,300 | - |
Average | $8,413 | $4,261 | $8,617 | $5,198 | - |