Northeast Iowa Community College Iowa

Public 2-year college in rural Iowa serving 4,378 students with accessible tuition under $7,000 annually.

College statistics

Address:
1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA
52132
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
https://www.nicc.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Northeast Iowa Community College is a public 2-year institution located in Calmar, Iowa, serving a primarily rural region. The college enrolls 4,378 students and offers general studies and liberal arts curricula alongside career-focused programs designed to meet the needs of the surrounding community.

Tuition runs $6,030 annually for in-state students and $7,020 for out-of-state students, with no additional room and board costs listed, making NICC one of the lowest-cost higher education options in the region. The college's Carnegie Classification reflects its focus on career and professional preparation alongside traditional academic pathways.

NICC functions as a transfer gateway for students moving to 4-year institutions, as well as a direct entry point to the workforce through applied programs. It works best for students seeking affordable credential training, general education prerequisites before transferring, or career advancement in their immediate area. For more information, visit the college's official website at https://www.nicc.edu/.