NICC Viewbook 2024-25

YOUR Future STARTS HERE NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

96%

OF STUDENTS RECOMMEND NICC TO A FRIEND

95%

OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION

COLLEGE PROFILE

NICC AT A

GLANCE

1966

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11

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CHASE

YEAR ESTABLISHED

CAMPUSES

SERVICE LOCATIONS

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

COUGAR MASCOT

5,715

381

14:1

11%

BLUE+GOLD

STUDENTS ENROLLED

OUTSTANDING FACULTY

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

MINORITY STUDENTS - ALL ARE WELCOME

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Peyton Luehmann

PHI THETA KAPPA ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM NEW CENTURY WORKFORCE PATHWAY SCHOLAR

“Our Phi Theta Kappa chapter has become a close group of friends. It is an earnest, robust group of people who truly desire for each other to succeed."

The All-USA and New Century Pathway programs are among the most prestigious honors for students attending associate’s degree-granting institutions.

3,791

STUDENT SERVICES + STUDENT LIFE

Student Support

Our Goal is Your Success. We have many resources available that ensure you thrive while helping you stay on track to reach your education and career goals. + One-on-One Academic Advising

+ Library: On Campus & Online

+ Career Planning & Employment Assistance

+ TRIO Student Support Services

+ Certified Mental Health Counselors

+ Tutoring: One-on-One & Online 24/7

+ Learning Accommodations & Resources

+ Technical Support

+ Military / Veteran Services

Student Life

Make the most of your College experience by meeting new people and getting involved. + Athletics Join our Esports or Sports Shooting team and compete with two- and four-year colleges across the state and nation.

PHI THETA KAPPA MEMBERS SINCE 1997

+ Clubs & Professional Organizations Getting involved is easy, join a club or professional organization. You'll build your involvement resume while making new friends with common interests!

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+ Events There is always something happening on- or off-campus at NICC. Fall Fest, comedians, live music, job fairs, transfer college visits, car shows, guest speakers and so much more.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC TEAMS:

+ ESPORTS + SPORTS SHOOTING

+ Housing Affordable, apartment-style and steps from campus. + Intramural Athletics & Fitness Stay in shape at one of two fitness centers or have fun competing with friends on an intramural team. + Philanthropy & Service Learning Give back and learn how others live while traveling as part of our Spring Break Service Trip to an urban community to urban community in need, such as, Nashville, Denver, Boston, San Fransisco and many others. + Phi Theta Kappa Prestigious international academic honor society. + Student Life Ambassadors Be the leader and voice of your fellow students while representing the College through engagement with prospective/current students, families and the public.

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$745,949 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED LAST YEAR

1,958

STUDENTS RECEIVED IOWA'S LAST-DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP SINCE 2020

$7,520,983 SAVED BY STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED IOWA'S LAST-DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP SINCE 2020

FINANCIAL AID + SCHOLARSHIPS

INVEST IN YOUR

FUTURE

We want you to graduate with as little to no debt as possible — we’re here to help you understand and maximize all your financial aid options.

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Scholarships & Grants Athletic Scholarships + Esports + Sports Shooting

Earn While You Learn

+ Some programs have partnered with businesses to allow you to earn a wage and gain hands-on experience while you complete your education.

Iowa’s Last-Dollar Scholarship

+ Covers the remaining tuition after all other aid is applied. + 35+ high-demand programs that could be tuition-free*!

Kibbie Grant

+ Up to $4,500 for Iowa residents in high-demand career programs.

Loyalty Scholarship

+ Up to $1,500 awarded to high school seniors. + Enrolled in an AA or AS transfer program. + Concurrent credit successfully completed.

NICC Scholarships

+ 120+ scholarships are available.

84%

OF ELIGIBLE STUDENTS RECEIVED FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AID, INCLUDING NICC SCHOLARSHIPS

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Outside Scholarships

+ Explore local clubs, businesses, churches and organizations.

Pell Grant

Important Dates

+ Up to $11,093 for eligible students based on FAFSA results + More than 50% of NICC students are Pell Grant qualified

FAFSA IS AVAILABLE AFTER OCT. 1

Vocational-Technical Grant

NICC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES + APRIL 15 + JULY 1 + NOV. 1

+ Up to $1,000 for Iowa residents in high-demand career programs.

caret-right nicc.edu/scholarships *All programs, eligibility requirements and scholarship amounts are subject to change without notice at any time based on the Iowa Legislature.

All eligibility requirements must be met to qualify.

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Advanced Manufacturing

FIND

your f DEGREE

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist Technician, Diploma, Peosta Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator, CPC, Peosta/Cresco Engineering Technology, AAS, Peosta Industrial Automation and Mechatronics, AAS, Peosta Industrial Maintenance Technician, Diploma & AAS, Peosta Intro to Advanced Manufacturing, CPC, Calmar/Peosta Intro to Industrial Maintenance, CPC, Calmar/ Peosta Warehouse Technician, CPC, Peosta Welding, Diploma, CBE, Peosta Welding (Basic), CPC, Cresco Welding (GMAW), CPC, Calmar/Peosta/Oelwein/Waukon

Agriculture & Animal Sciences Agriculture Business, AAS, Calmar/Online Agriculture Business Transfer Major, AS, Calmar/Online Agriculture Business: Agriculture Finance, Certificate, Online Agriculture Business: Precision Agriculture, Certificate, Calmar Agriculture Education Transfer Major, AS, Calmar Agriculture Finance, AAS, Online Agronomy and Crop Science, AAS, Calmar Agronomy Certificate, Certificate, Calmar Agronomy Transfer Major, AS, Calmar/Online Animal Science, Certificate, Calmar/Online Animal Science Transfer Major, AS, Calmar/Online Beef Science Technology, AAS, Calmar Conservation Agronomist, AAS, Calmar/Online Dairy Science Technology, AAS, Calmar Production and Companion Animal Veterinary Technician, AAS, Calmar

Business & Hospitality Accounting Clerk, Diploma, Calmar/Peosta/Online Accounting Specialist, AAS, Calmar/Peosta/Online Administrative Office Associate, Diploma, Online Administrative Office Management, AAS, Online Agriculture Finance, AAS, Online Applied Management, AAS, Online Business Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta Business Administration, Certificate, AAS, CBE, Calmar/Peosta/Online Culinary Foundations, CPC, Dubuque Customer Service, CPC, Dubuque Data Analytics, Certificate, Online Finance, AAS, Online Income Tax Preparatory Certificate, Certificate, Calmar/Peosta/Online Paralegal, AAS, Online Professional Sales, CPC, Dubuque Sports Administration, Certificate, Online 6

Construction Building Construction, CPC, Calmar/Dubuque Carpentry, Diploma, Calmar Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist, Certificate, Peosta Construction Business Management, Diploma, Calmar Construction Equipment Operator, CPC, Calmar/Peosta Intro to Cabinet Making and Casework, CPC, Dubuque

Digital Media & Design Digital Graphics, Certificate, Peosta Digital Media Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Graphic Design, AAS, Peosta Marketing and Digital Media, AAS, Peosta

Education Agriculture Education Transfer Major, AS, Calmar Child Care, Level 1, CPC, Calmar/Dubuque Child Care, Level 2, CPC, Dubuque Early Childhood, Diploma, Calmar/Peosta Early Childhood Education, Certificate, Calmar/Peosta Elementary Education Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta Secondary Education Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta

Energy & Utilities Commercial/Residential Electrician, Diploma, Calmar Gas Utility Construction and Service, Diploma, Peosta Heating and Air Conditioning, Diploma, Peosta Industrial Electrician, AAS, Calmar

Health Sciences Biology Transfer Major, AS, Calmar/Peosta Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), CPC, Varies Dental Assisting, Diploma, Peosta Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), CPC, Varies Exercise Science and Kinesiology Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta Health Information Technology (HIT), AAS, Online Medical Assistant, Diploma, Peosta Medical Laboratory Technician, AAS, Calmar/Peosta

In cooperation with Hawkeye Community College

Nursing - Associate Degree, AAS, Calmar/Peosta Paramedic, Diploma, AAS, Peosta Pharmacy Technician, CPC, Online Phlebotomy Technician, CPC, Calmar/Dubuque Practical Nursing, Diploma, Calmar/Peosta Radiologic Technology, AAS, Peosta Respiratory Care, AAS, Peosta Surgical Technology, AAS, Peosta

In cooperation with Kirkwood Community College

Human & Public Services Criminal Justice, AAS, Online Criminal Justice Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Human and Family Services Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta Psychology Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Social Work Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Sociology Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online

Information Technology Computer Analyst: Business and Web Programming, AAS, Peosta Computer Analyst: Networking Administration and Tech Support, AAS, Peosta Computer Science and Security, AAS, Calmar

Power Mechanics & Transportation Automotive Mechanics, Diploma, Peosta Automotive Technology, AAS, Calmar Diesel Mechanics, Diploma, Peosta John Deere TECH, AAS, Calmar Semi-Truck Driving, CPC, Varies

Liberal Arts & Transfer Majors Agriculture Business Transfer Major, AS, Calmar/Online Agriculture Education Transfer Major, AS, Calmar Agronomy Transfer Major, AS, Calmar/Online Animal Science Transfer Major, AS, Calmar/Online Associate of Arts, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Associate of Science, AS, Calmar/Peosta/Online Biology Transfer Major, AS, Calmar/Peosta Business Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Criminal Justice Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Digital Media Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Elementary Education Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta English Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Exercise Science & Kinesiology Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta History Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Human & Family Services Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta Journalism Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Mathematics Transfer Major, AS, Calmar/Peosta/Online Psychology Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Secondary Education Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta Social Work Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online Sociology Transfer Major, AA, Calmar/Peosta/Online

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AC ADEMICS

100+ PROGRAMS

30+

ONLINE PROGRAMS

22 Z-COURSES WITH ZERO TEXTBOOK COST

$713,567 Z-COURSE TEXTBOOK SAVINGS SINCE 2018

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IT'S YOUR

FUTURE IT STARTS

HERE

Flexible. We’re all different. We have different skills, experiences and learning styles.

We believe you should have options that work for you.

+ Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Online, Day or Night go to class when and where it works best for you.

+ Competency-Based Education provides flexibility to set the class pace and

What Degree is Right for Me? CAREER PATHWAY CERTIFICATE (CPC) CLOCK

6 MONTHS OR LESS

schedule based on mastery. Once you master an objective, move to the next or take longer on a more challenging topic – it’s up to you.

+ Earn While You Learn programs provide; paid hands-on career training while attending NICC, funding that covers your education costs and training that leads to full-time employment after graduation.

+ Z-Courses are 100% online and you have Zero textbook costs. + Career Pathway Certificate programs are very short, six months or less,

CERTIFICATE CLOCK

1 YEAR OR LESS

DIPLOMA CLOCK

1 YEAR

and provide the skills needed for entry-level jobs.

How many times have you been asked "What’s Your Major?"

It’s great if you know what you want to do – but not everyone does. If that’s you, it’s ok, you’re not alone. We've got your back – we are passionate about helping students find and get started on their path. If this is you, be sure to ask us about our "Undecided" pathway!

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA) CLOCK

2 YEARS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) CLOCK

2 YEARS

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) CLOCK

2 YEARS

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TR ANSFER

THE SMART START TO YOUR 4-YEAR DEGREE

Compare Tuition Costs!

Why pay more? The first two years of your four-year degree are the same — no matter where you go.

Student Graduation Rates at Public Four-Year Institutions Beginning at a Four-Year

66% Community College Transfers

76% Source: CCSmart

Jenna Hirtz

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Matt Simon

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

SCIENCE FACULTY

“After graduating from NICC, my experience as a transfer student at University of Dubuque was great. My credits transferred and I was able to complete three bachelor’s programs in only two years – Accounting, Business and Human Resource Management. To advance my career I also earned my Master of Business Administration!”

“NICC is committed to academic excellence and ensures students have access to highly qualified instructors with low student-to-teacher ratios. You receive personal attention here.

This is especially important in introductory courses where you may get lost in a large lecture-hall style class at a larger institution.”

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TRANSFER DEGREES

49%

OF ALL BACHELOR'S DEGREES ARE EARNED

BY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFERS

Source: CCSmart

Start Here. Transfer Anywhere!

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No Teaching Assistants.

Our classes are taught by highly qualified faculty – many with doctorate degrees!

You are a VIP. You're not a number to us – you're a very important person; we get to know you and help you succeed.

Where Graduates Transfer.

Four-Year Institutions

17% University of Northern Iowa 15% University of Iowa

Same Quality Standard.

14% Iowa State University

We're accredited by the exact same agencies as four-year colleges — like UNI, Iowa State and Iowa. This is why your credits transfer to four-year colleges.

9%

University of Dubuque

7%

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TAKE THE NEXT STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Apply Today.

Campus.  Visit Explore campus and our amazing labs, meet with faculty and chat with current students. caret-right nicc.edu/visit

Online.  Apply It’s easy, takes just a few minutes. caret-right nicc.edu/apply

to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship applications. caret-right nicc.edu/financialaid

Your Official Transcripts.  Send Get the credit you deserve for high school, military or prior college coursework.

 Complete the Placement Assessment.

Ensure you register for classes that match your skill level so you reach your goals faster. caret-right nicc.edu/courseplacement

for Classes.  Register Meet with your enrollment advisor to choose the right classes.

Orientation.  Attend Online or on-campus orientation is an important time to meet other students, order books, get your student ID and so much more. caret-right nicc.edu/orientation

Tuition & Fees.  Pay We’re here to answer your questions and there are payment options and plans available.

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

the FAFSA & Apply for Scholarships.  Submit No matter your financial need or academic prowess, financial aid is for everyone — it’s worth it

Important Dates FAFSA IS AVAILABLE AFTER OCT. 1 No matter your income file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This helps you qualify for multiple forms of financial aid.

NICC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES + APRIL 15 + JULY 1 + NOV. 1

ADMISSIONS

MINN.

833.642.2338 Text: 563.845.3109 Northeast Iowa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

It is the policy of Northeast Iowa Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status.

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Executive Director of Human Resources or Executive Director for Risk Management at 844.642.2338 or equity@nicc.edu.

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2/27

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10/17 Advanced Manufacturing Preview Day (Peosta)

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10/24 Visit Day

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