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North Iowa Area Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range859 to 1080

ACT Range17 to 22

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

NIACC’s 100% acceptance rate means your strategy should shift from proving you can get in to making sure you are placed, supported, and financially ready to stay on track. If you choose to submit scores, aim near the top of the reported range, about a 22 ACT or 1080 SAT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

North Iowa Area Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

North Iowa Area Community College enrolls 2,662 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. NIACC has a 67% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Location

Mason City, IA

Undergrad Enrollment2,662

Freshman Retention67%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio23:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key North Iowa Area Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional NIACC, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and potential superscoring, but plan to have scores ready before you apply rather than timing them to the March 1 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

NIACC lists in-state tuition at $5,798 and out-of-state tuition at $8,696. About 47% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $2,866. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$5,798

Out-of-State Tuition$8,696

Room and Board$9,480

Average Merit Award$2,866

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid47%

Average Aid Package$10,738

Average Debt at GradN/A

At NIACC, out-of-state tuition is $8,696, while in-state tuition is $5,798. Room and board adds $9,480 for students living on campus. About 47% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $10,738. Merit awards average $2,866, which can help reduce the amount students pay out of pocket.