Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,764 when living on campus and $22,772 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,117 when living on campus and $24,124 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 | ||
Southwestern Community College | $7,024 | $7,248 | $1,366 | $9,682 | $11,284 |
Northwest Iowa Community College | $7,110 | $7,410 | $1,312 | $14,296 | $17,156 |
Northeast Iowa Community College | $6,600 | $7,470 | $1,200 | - | $14,600 |
North Iowa Area Community College | $6,436 | $9,245 | $1,420 | $9,950 | $17,777 |
Iowa Central Community College | $5,376 | $7,668 | $1,460 | $11,039 | $11,039 |
Eastern Iowa Community College District | $4,680 | $6,299 | $2,000 | $15,534 | $18,792 |
Average | $6,204 | $7,557 | $1,460 | $12,100 | $15,108 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,204 for in-state students and $7,557 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Iowa Area Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,245 and Eastern Iowa Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,299 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Southwestern Community College | $6,330 | $6,540 | $7,024 | $7,248 |
Northwest Iowa Community College | $6,870 | $7,170 | $7,110 | $7,410 |
Northeast Iowa Community College | $6,270 | $6,990 | $6,600 | $7,470 |
North Iowa Area Community College | $6,196 | $8,884 | $6,436 | $9,245 |
Iowa Central Community College | $5,196 | $7,398 | $5,376 | $7,668 |
Eastern Iowa Community College District | $4,488 | $6,096 | $4,680 | $6,299 |
Average | $5,892 | $7,180 | $6,204 | $7,557 |
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 | |
Southwestern Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Northwest Iowa Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Northeast Iowa Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
North Iowa Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Iowa Central Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Eastern Iowa Community College District | 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 $12,100 when a student lives on campus and $15,108 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) | |
Southwestern Community College | $7,910 | $1,772 | $7,910 | $3,374 | - |
Northwest Iowa Community College | $9,316 | $4,980 | $11,726 | $5,430 | - |
Northeast Iowa Community College | - | - | $9,000 | $5,600 | - |
North Iowa Area Community College | $7,488 | $2,462 | $9,367 | $8,410 | - |
Iowa Central Community College | $7,580 | $3,459 | $7,580 | $3,459 | - |
Eastern Iowa Community College District | $6,858 | $8,676 | $8,244 | $10,548 | - |
Average | $7,830 | $4,270 | $8,971 | $6,137 | - |