Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,147 when living on campus and $21,303 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,402 when living on campus and $22,558 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 | ||
Northwest Iowa Community College | $7,110 | $7,410 | $1,312 | $14,296 | $17,156 |
Kirkwood Community College | $5,980 | $7,968 | $1,000 | - | $10,951 |
Iowa Lakes Community College | $7,196 | $7,644 | $1,874 | $12,048 | $14,268 |
Iowa Central Community College | $5,376 | $7,668 | $1,460 | $11,039 | $11,039 |
Indian Hills Community College | $4,872 | $6,120 | $2,136 | $12,552 | $14,784 |
Average | $6,107 | $7,362 | $1,556 | $12,484 | $13,640 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,107 for in-state students and $7,362 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kirkwood Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,968 and Indian Hills Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,120 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Northwest Iowa Community College | $6,870 | $7,170 | $7,110 | $7,410 |
Kirkwood Community College | $5,700 | $7,604 | $5,980 | $7,968 |
Iowa Lakes Community College | $7,004 | $7,452 | $7,196 | $7,644 |
Iowa Central Community College | $5,196 | $7,398 | $5,376 | $7,668 |
Indian Hills Community College | $4,680 | $6,120 | $4,872 | $6,120 |
Average | $5,890 | $7,149 | $6,107 | $7,362 |
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 | |
Northwest Iowa Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Kirkwood Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Iowa Lakes Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Iowa Central Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Indian Hills 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 $12,484 when a student lives on campus and $13,640 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) | |
Northwest Iowa Community College | $9,316 | $4,980 | $11,726 | $5,430 | - |
Kirkwood Community College | - | - | $7,362 | $3,589 | - |
Iowa Lakes Community College | $8,010 | $4,038 | $10,230 | $4,038 | - |
Iowa Central Community College | $7,580 | $3,459 | $7,580 | $3,459 | - |
Indian Hills Community College | $7,608 | $4,944 | $9,840 | $4,944 | - |
Average | $8,129 | $4,355 | $9,348 | $4,292 | - |