North Iowa Area Community College

500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is a nationally-ranked, two-year institution located in North Central Iowa that serves students of all ages and abilities.

North Iowa Area Community College is a progressive, comprehensive learning institution positioned to serve as the major cultural, educational, and economic development force for the North Iowa region.

1,000+ area high school students a year get a head start on their college education and careers through partnerships with NIACC.

More than 30 clubs and organizations contribute to a complete college experience

The student-faculty ratio is 17:1, and classes average 20-30 students

Basic Information

Establishment Year:

1918

Type:

Public

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Website:

https://www.niacc.edu/

Headquarters:

Mason City

Global Rank:

10139

Major Courses

Overview

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is a public community college in Mason City, Iowa.

NIACC began as Mason City Junior College in 1918, becoming the first public two-year college in Iowa. The college was located in the high school until 1953, when it moved to the Memorial University Building. In 1965, Mason City Junior College transformed into North Iowa Area Community College (Merged Area II) and moved into the former high school in downtown Mason City. In 1970, the college moved to its current campus on the east edge of Mason City.

North Iowa Area Community College's athletic teams are nicknamed the Trojans. NIACC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference

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