Colleges near Mason City, Iowa
Mason City is a city in Iowa. According to Census data, the population is 26,931 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, three colleges are active for serving college programs in Mason City, Iowa. In addition, there are 2 colleges located within 30 miles from Mason City.
By school type, there are two public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and two 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Three schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Mason City, Iowa is $10,894 for Iowa residents and $14,746 for out-of-state students.
A total of 2,680 students enrolled in schools in Mason City, Iowa, of which 625 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Mason City, Iowa
The following table lists 3 colleges located in Mason City, Iowa ordered by distance from Mason City. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Mason City | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology Mason City, IA Private, 2-4 years valid | 0.35 miles | $20,650 | 59 | 71% | 7 to 1 | - | $7,798 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.51 miles | $9,245 | 2,479 | 54% | 21 to 1 | - | $6,284 |
| Waldorf University Forest City, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 23.64 miles | $25,220 | 2,763 | 25% | 24 to 1 | $5,220 | $7,445 |
| Average | - | $14,746 | 2,680 | 63% | 16 to 1 | $11,414 | $7,041 |